Senior Preconstruction Manager
About The Position
The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads projects during the design and planning phase to help ensure predictable, successful outcomes before construction begins. As the primary preconstruction lead, this person works closely with owners, architects, engineers, estimators, and internal teams to align projects with client goals for cost, schedule, quality, and constructability. The role emphasizes strong execution, proactive risk management, and a seamless transition into construction. DOC (Daniel O’Connell’s Sons) is a construction management and general contracting firm serving public and private clients across the Northeast and Florida. The position is hybrid and based in the New England Region, and reports to the Director of Preconstruction.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of construction management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong working knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and purchasing.
- Solid understanding of construction materials and building systems.
- Strong planning, organization, and risk management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CMAR and/or Design-Build delivery methods.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute detailed preconstruction work plans in partnership with the Director of Preconstruction and Project Executives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during the design phase.
- Lead preconstruction meetings and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide owners and design teams with guidance on cost, scheduling, logistics, risk mitigation, coordination, and constructability.
- Ensure project designs align with owner objectives and approved budgets.
- Support Target Value Design, Lean practices, and Choosing by Advantages processes.
- Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor design progress against schedule milestones.
- Proactively communicate impacts to cost, schedule, or scope.
- Ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to the construction project management team.
- Track preconstruction budgets and forecast costs against proposal.
- Coordinate monthly applications for payment for preconstruction services.
- Identify scope changes and manage additional-service documentation.
- Work with accounting and leadership to monitor cost performance.
- Generate early subcontractor interest during design.
- Coordinate design-assist and design-build packages.
- Support public bidding requirements as applicable.
- Collaborate with estimating and purchasing teams throughout the design phase.
- Support proposal development and interviews.
- Contribute to internal standards, best practices, and process improvements.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); DOC is employee-owned.
- FSA account.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Fitness and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
