Preconstruction Manager

DPR•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager manages and develops preconstruction personnel while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality estimating, value engineering, risk assessment, budgets, schedules, and bid packages. The role guides teams in resolving preconstruction challenges and supports informed decision-making and project success. It also helps strengthen client relationships through transparent, high-quality preconstruction services. The manager directs and validates project estimates, budgets, and schedules; coordinates constructability reviews and value engineering; and ensures that input from safety, project operations, scheduling, and field operations is reflected in logistics, phasing, and cost assumptions. The role oversees bid packages and solicitation, reviews final pricing and trade partner risks and opportunities, and supports contract negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers. It also coordinates involvement across SPW and the Family of Companies, supporting scope clarity, risk allocation, and competitive positioning. DPR Construction describes itself as a private, employee-owned, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects. The company operates in advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a team of preconstruction employees to achieve strong performance and encourage talent development.
Direct the preparation and validation of project estimates, budgets, and schedules, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
Coordinate with design, engineering, and procurement teams to integrate constructability reviews and value engineering into preconstruction planning.
Partner with safety, project operations, scheduling, and field operations stakeholders to incorporate their insights into logistics, phasing, and cost assumptions.
Oversee the development and issuance of bid packages in accordance with organizational standards and client expectations.
Guide the identification, assessment, and mitigation of complex, escalated project risks during preconstruction.
Lead client meetings and presentations to communicate preconstruction strategies, progress, and recommendations.
Support negotiation of standard and complex contracts and agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, seeking favorable terms aligned with project goals.
Coordinate and strategize SPW and Family of Companies involvement, including scope clarity, appropriate risk allocation, and competitive positioning.
Oversee bid solicitation, scope leveling, final pricing review, and trade partner risk and opportunity review in partnership with senior and lead estimators.