Pre-Construction Manager

ECC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECC in Hawaii seeks a Pre-Construction Manager for the Pacific Region to lead RFPs, coordinate with BD and Ops, review designs, and develop schedules. The role emphasizes cost-effective proposals and collaboration across teams with travel as needed.

The position focuses on value engineering, risk management, subcontractor prequalification, and ensuring competitive bids while supporting project start-ups and handovers. Occasional travel to Guam and other locations is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Strong proposal presentation skills to senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and detailed technical writing.
• Proficient in creating accurate construction schedules.
• Ability to read UFGS specs and drawings.
• Experience with pre-construction projects; federal government experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RFP process, prepare go/no-go documents and bond decks.
• Develop pre-construction and construction schedules with milestones.
• Lead value engineering and design changes for best value.
• Coordinate with BD, Ops, and ECC teams on strategies.
• Prequalify subcontractors and analyze bids for final cost proposals.
• Assist in award buy-out and project handover to construction.

Skills

Proposal presentation

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Construction scheduling

Technical writing

Reading specs & drawings

Teamwork

Self-perform vs GC understanding

Federal government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Location: Hawaii with travel to Guam and other locations as needed

ECC is seeking a Pre Construction Manager in the Pacific Region.

• Manage the RFP process, prepare go no-go documents and bond decks
• Work with the BD and Ops teams to establish the most effective and efficient methods to provide both design, construction, and procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with DORs, engineers and ECC Design Managers to review design build plans, suggesting cost-saving, high-quality alternatives, ACMs etc.
• Review proposed construction methods with operational staff in the development of best value proposals
• Liaise closely with designers and Clients to maintain a positive working relationship and help drive ECC betterments
• Create comprehensive pre-construction and construction schedules, defining critical milestones, schedule risks and ensuring the projects can be achieved in the given POP or better.
• Lead on potential value engineering and design changes that positively impact on best value and lowest price proposals
• Obtain, where necessary, samples and technical data to support any value engineering proposals or win strategies
• Manage and issue requests for Information during the bid stages or pre-sol stages
• Control all incoming drawings and specifications in respect of RFP and design information and ensure all are tracked with the estimating and ops teams
• Work with estimating group to produce estimates and comparisons for the purpose of allowing operations and leadership to agree Go/ No-Go and on final cost proposals for agreement with the Client to meet financial close
• Ensure the Estimating team and operational teams liaise closely in respect of supply chain interaction, estimating and procurement
• Identify potential risks, review contract documents, and establish risk registers to mitigate issues.
• Identify, source and bring in general and trade specialist subcontractors for detailed scope of works
• Lead and assist in the process to prequalify subcontractors, analyze subs bids, and assist with the negotiation of pre-bid contracts.
• Ensure that full project bid information is available for hand over to construction team prior to works commencing on site- lead the project transition process
• Assist operations teams with project award buy out
• Attend industry days, site walks, trainings etc
• Liaise with Designers, Ops teams, SMEs throughout the pre-construction/Design period to ensure that as-bid expectations are adhered to.
• Prepare reports for operational QAM meetings and reviews
• Travel on short notice for extended periods of time to support proposal and project needs
• Support projects as alternate PM for PTO coverage and project start ups
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

• Ability to work alone or as a team
• Ability to present proposal content to senior leadership teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail oriented
• In-depth understanding of self-perform and general contractor approaches to construction
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to produce accurate construction schedules
• Ability to read, analyze and understand UFGS specs and drawings
• Prior experience with pre-construction projects, federal government project experience expected
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

ECC targeted salary range for US locations average is $130,000 to $150,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

Benefits Offered for Full-Time positions:

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [emailprotected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.