Pre-Construction Design Lead for DoD Projects | Flexible

Dawsonohana; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager to lead design coordination, constructability analysis, and cost planning during pre‑award and early execution phases of complex construction projects. You will collaborate with owners, designers, estimators, and operations teams to ensure strategic planning, accurate pricing, and efficient execution.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in pre‑construction/design management with a strong background in federal contracting and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in pre-construction, design management, and estimating complex construction projects, valued at $20M+.
• Strong understanding of federal construction projects, including regulatory, contracting, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to interpret design documents and integrate construction means and methods into planning decisions.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with estimating tools, scheduling software, and design coordination platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits or projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications (DBIA, CCM, PE, AIA or similar) are preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination, constructability analysis, cost planning, and schedule development during pre‑award and early execution phases.
• Collaborate with owners, designers, estimators, and operations teams to ensure projects are strategically planned and accurately priced.
• Integrate design intent with construction means and methods to mitigate risk and control costs.
• Provide leadership in design reviews to ensure constructability, phasing, safety, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Direct pre‑construction planning, including design development milestones and cost modeling.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Estimating tools

Scheduling software

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Estimating tools

Scheduling software

Design coordination platforms

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager to lead design coordination, constructability analysis, and cost planning during pre‑award and early execution phases of complex construction projects. You will collaborate with owners, designers, estimators, and operations teams to ensure strategic planning, accurate pricing, and efficient execution.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in pre‑construction/design management with a strong background in federal contracting and proficiency in