Assistant Preconstruction Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support early-stage estimating and preconstruction efforts. You will aid in pursuing projects, reviewing documents for quality and constructability, and coordinating with teams to drive on-time, quality deliverables for clients.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in construction, with strong communication and organizational skills and a willingness to adapt to evolving market conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing or relevant discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction or related field.
• Familiar with local planning, permitting and zoning regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Preconstruction Manager team with project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables.
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability.
• Assist in coordinating constructability resolutions and pricing requests.
• Monitor design progress for compliance with cost, schedule and quality criteria.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Finance/Marketing or relevant discipline

Job description

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Preconstruction Manager is to assist the Preconstruction Manager team to steer construction opportunities through the early stages of estimating and preconstruction. If you are an innovative collaborator and proven performer who enjoys working on teams that deliver superior results, you may qualify for a rewarding career at Suffolk.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Preconstruction Manager team with all project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit with Corporate, Operational leadership and Estimating
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability
• Assist with all required deliverables for the project pursuit / pre-construction efforts
• Assist in managing the project pursuit / pre-construction effort timeline, setting deadlines as required to ensure an on-time and quality deliverable to the client
• Coordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as required
• Actively manage the client during the project pursuit / pre-construction effort and maintain a strong relationship throughout to help ensure success
• Assure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with management
• Assist in coordinating constructability resolutions and request pricing of alternative design concepts
• Assist with ensuring that preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimates
• Review cost models during the pre-construction and bidding period
• Assist with contract documents
• Consult with Operation leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement activities
• Monitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria for the purpose of revising proposals and coordinating resolution of constructability issues during design

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Marketing or relevant discipline with 2-4 years of experience in the field or a related area
• Extensive knowledge of construction markets and business sectors, including proven success in the COE construction market is essential
• A thorough familiarity with construction concepts, definitions, practices, and procedures is fundamental. Knowledge of local planning, permitting, and zoning regulations is required
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
• Candidate must be adaptable and able to quickly adjust to evolution in the industry and markets
• Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary, along with an ability to be self-directed

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.