Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Skanska USA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership program

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to lead and execute preconstruction efforts across multiple scopes, ensuring accurate estimates and timely deliverables. You will coordinate bid packages, analyze post-bid results, and contribute market intelligence to support risk management and value options.

The role requires 5+ years in leadership of preconstruction/estimating with proficiency in MS Office and strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership of preconstruction/estimating teams with multi-discipline cost estimating oversight.
• 5+ years producing and reviewing detailed cost estimates using advanced estimating tools.
• 5+ years of experience with risk management, contract review, and value management.
• 5+ years coordinating design, operations, and business development; ability to present to clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support Preconstruction leadership in producing accurate, timely, and cost-effective services.
• Develop concept and detailed estimates across civil, structural, interior, and envelope scopes.
• Prepare clear assumptions and scope narratives; propose value-management options.
• Coordinate bid package development and post-bid analysis.
• Present preconstruction deliverables internally and to clients; contribute market intelligence.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Risk management

Client presentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management

8 years equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating tools

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Assistant Preconstruction Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Assistant Preconstruction Manager supports Preconstruction leadership in producing accurate, timely and cost-effective preconstruction services. Depending on assignment, the role may perform day-to-day estimating and planning activities under direct supervision or manage the preconstruction process and resources for assigned projects. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager develops concept and detailed estimates across civil, structural, interior and exterior-envelope scopes; prepares clear technical assumptions and scope narratives; proposes value-management options; and coordinates bid package development and post-bid analysis. This role also contributes market intelligence, supports risk-management strategies (bonds, insurance, SDI), and presents preconstruction deliverables internally and to clients.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven leadership of preconstruction/estimating teams with oversight of multi-discipline cost estimating (civil, structural, architectural, and MEP)
• 5+ years of experience in producing and reviewing detailed cost estimates using advanced estimating tools and market insights; ensure accuracy and quality
• 5+ Years of experience with risk management, contract review, and value management capabilities.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating design, operations, and business development; ability to present to clients and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Value Management processes
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or 8 years equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low

USD $114,770.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $158,000.00/Yr.

Additional Details

Full-time employees are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefits. Company provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D. Voluntary Whole & Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental LTD, subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement and Incentive plans include 401(k) Retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution, Employee Stock Option Program.

Time off programs include three weeks of accrued vacation, ten paid holidays, two personal days annually and paid sick leave. Paid military and parental leave programs, jury and bereavement leave.

Background Check Required

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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