Preconstruction Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Standardize and facilitate the transition from Sales to Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations following project award.

• Confirm scope, assumptions, exclusions, milestone schedules, site/customer responsibilities, and commercial commitments prior to internal handoff.

• Approve subcontractor selections within budgetary constraints.

• Maintain logs for deviations, approved fallback positions, and documentation of approvals.

• Coordinate inputs for contracts across Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations.

• Conduct cross-functional readiness reviews.

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and select subcontractors for awarded projects.

• Lead alignment on subcontract scope, collect bids, compare pricing, negotiate commercially, and ensure buyout discipline.

• Develop consistent subcontractor coverage, pricing benchmarks, and market intelligence.

• Supervise the quality of output from the estimating team and ensure readiness for turnover.

• Manage risk-related items associated with subcontractors prior to buyout.

• Facilitate the resolution of assumption gaps, pricing discrepancies, scope mismatches, and other risks affecting downstream delivery.

• Set go/no-go and readiness criteria prior to formal execution.

• Oversee post-signature contract readiness, which includes contract kickoffs, obligation extraction, and risk transfer to PMO and Operations.

• Ensure the execution team starts with clear contractual obligations, aligned budget assumptions, subcontractor strategies, and visibility of open items.

• Monitor and enhance pre-NTP cycle times, handoff quality, subcontractor coverage, and recurring root causes of project disruptions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years experience in pre-construction, project development, contracts, commercial operations, or similar leadership positions.

• Proven history of negotiating agreements with customers and subcontractors while managing pre-NTP commercial risks.

• Proficient in subcontractor selection, pricing, bid leveling, scope alignment, and conducting project readiness reviews.

• Excellent written communication, contract judgment, and cross-functional execution abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.