Mission Critical Preconstruction Manager

The PENTA Building Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Travel stipends

Bonuses for out-of-state candidates

Job summary

The PENTA Building Group is seeking a Mission Critical Preconstruction Manager in Phoenix, AZ to lead preconstruction activities for data center projects. You will bridge design and execution, guide budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure feasible, cost-effective handoffs to operations.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction with 4+ years in preconstruction and strong estimating experience with local subs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience with a minimum of 4 years in preconstruction or a construction degree.
• 5–7 years of verifiable estimating experience with local subcontractors and market familiarity.
• Strong client relationships within the Data Center/Mission Critical markets.
• Fluency in reading, quantifying, and analyzing construction drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently on fast-paced construction projects with accelerated schedules.

Responsibilities

• Identify, review, and present potential mission critical project pursuits.
• Coordinate pre-project strategy meetings with the appropriate team members.
• Attend job walks and review bid documents for pursuits.
• Review project documents and develop notes by CSI section.
• Write or tailor narratives for project proposals.
• Perform detailed take-offs and develop internal pricing for scopes of work.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals against project requirements.
• Implement bid strategies based on project documents.
• Assist in assembling full GMP or Lump Sum proposals with breakouts.
• Develop cost information that is organized, accurate, and timely.
• Develop subcontractor invite lists and ensure coverage for all trades.
• Liaise with subcontractors on pursuit requirements and timelines.
• Provide feedback to subcontractors after pursuit outcomes.
• Adapt preconstruction techniques to various delivery methods.
• Manage outside design teams and ensure schedule adherence.
• Communicate effectively with Owners and Owners' Representatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractor community.
• Lead a preconstruction team through iterative budgeting to optimize value.
• Assist in business development in the local market to reach new customers.
• Support project scheduling and logistics communication for pursuits.
• Perform other duties contributing to mission critical project delivery.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Subcontractor management

Client relations

Construction drawings

Communication

Leadership

Market knowledge – Data Center

Education

Degree in construction

Job description

The PENTA Building Group is searching for a Mission Critical Preconstruction Manager with prior mission critical construction project experience to join our team in Phoenix, AZ! This role will be a major contributor to our growing efforts in the Data Center/Mission Critical market sector. Relocation packages, travel stipends, and bonuses offered for out-of-state candidates.

The Mission Critical Preconstruction Manager oversees the preliminary planning, budgeting, and coordination of mission critical construction projects before construction begins. As a Preconstruction Manager, you will bridge the gap between design and execution, ensuring projects are feasible, cost-effective, and ready for a seamless handoff to the operations team.

A PENTA Mission Critical Preconstruction Manager will also:

• Identify, review, and present potential mission critical project pursuits.
• Coordinate pre-project strategy meetings and include appropriate team members.
• Attend job walks and maintain familiarity with bid documents and existing conditions for project pursuits.
• Conduct detailed review of project documents and develop notes by CSI section.
• Write narratives for project proposals, and/or review and tailor existing narratives for a specific project pursuit.
• Perform detailed take-offs and develop internal pricing for scopes of work.
• Review, analyze, and level subcontract proposals against project documents and project requirements.
• Implement project specific bid strategies based on project documents.
• Aide in the assembly of full GMP or Lump Sum project proposals, including break outs, qualifications, and alternates summaries.
• Present organized, accurate, and timely cost information.
• Develop Subcontractor invite lists and ensure subcontractor coverage for all trades are included in the project pursuit.
• Communicate with Subcontractors on project pursuits, requirements and timelines.
• Provide feedback to the subcontractor community upon completion of project pursuit or award.
• Adapt preconstruction techniques to Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design/Build (DB), and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
• Efficiently manage outside design teams, providing qualitative work product feedback and design schedule adherence.
• Have the communication skills and knowledge required to deal with mission critical Owners and/or Owner's Representatives in a professional manner.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Subcontractor community and act as the main point of contact for Subcontractor organization leaders.
• Have the ability to lead a preconstruction team through multiple, iterative budgeting estimates-balancing design goal and construction cost limitations to arrive at the best value.
• Assist in business development in the local market with specific intent to reach new customers and market sectors.
• Provide support in development of project schedule and logistics and ensure that proper information is being conveyed to the subcontractor community during the project pursuit.
• Perform all other duties as assigned that contribute to successful mission critical project delivery and company objectives.

We trust that you have:

• 10+ years of construction experience, a minimum of 4 years in preconstruction, or a degree in a construction profession
• A minimum of 5-7 years of verifiable experience estimating jobs and familiarity with local subcontractors and construction market
• Strong client relationships within the Data Center/Mission Critical markets
• Fluency in reading, quantifying, and analyzing construction drawings
• Knowledge and familiarity with construction processes, practices, and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work efficiently on fast-paced construction projects with accelerated schedules
• Proven ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information or conditions
• Experience with follow-up and monitoring of work to ensure quality standards and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and team player mindset
• Relocation packages, travel stipends, and bonuses offered for out-of-state candidates