Preconstruction Manager | Healthcare

CORE•Scottsdale, AZ

99d

About The Position

CORE is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to support its Healthcare Team in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role oversees the entire preconstruction phase of complex healthcare projects, ensuring accurate cost estimation, trade partner coordination, alignment with project goals, and a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction. The Preconstruction Manager leads project-specific preconstruction efforts, manages Assistant Preconstruction Managers, and works closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role supports healthcare projects, including inpatient environments, while ensuring compliance with healthcare construction standards, ICRA requirements, and certified healthcare construction practices. The position works with a (Sr.) Preconstruction Manager on day-to-day operations and trade partner coordination, and with the Director of Preconstruction on strategic oversight and process alignment. CORE states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of preconstruction experience.
Healthcare construction experience.
Healthcare Construction Certification.
Certified Healthcare Construction certification.
ICRA certification and/or experience.
Experience supporting inpatient healthcare projects.
Proficiency with Bluebeam, Building Connected, and Construct Connect.
Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead project preconstruction efforts, overseeing communications, deliverables, options, and estimates.
Identify project challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with the Senior Preconstruction Manager and Assistant Preconstruction Managers.
Oversee bid processes, trade coordination, and project timelines.
Manage all scopes and directly oversee high-risk scopes.
Review quantity takeoffs (QTOs) and breakdowns prepared by Assistant Preconstruction Managers.
Conduct preconstruction workshops and training.
Manage daily preconstruction tasks, including design coordination, schedules, and estimating.
Own estimate development and delegate tasks at kick-off meetings.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Develop early-stage cost models using historical data.
Perform unit pricing, scope breakdowns, and conceptual estimates.
Support General Conditions and site logistics estimates.
Analyze conceptual cost options and develop value engineering strategies.
Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Work with clients to align project goals, budgets, and expectations.
Provide cost updates, value engineering options, and project adjustments.
Represent CORE professionally in meetings.
Maintain trade partner relationships, obtain pricing feedback and market insights, and review proposals for scope gaps.
Identify constructability issues and coordinate solutions.
Monitor market trends and cost escalation.
Identify long-lead items and develop mitigation strategies.
Lead preconstruction and design schedules using Lean practices.
Produce estimates, Basis of Estimate documents, and presentations, and present deliverables to clients and stakeholders.
Coordinate handoff to operations teams.