Pre-Construction Manager

JLL; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pre-Construction Manager, where you'll lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring all teams are aligned and deadlines met. This role offers the chance to shape the future of real estate by managing tender processes, engaging with subcontractors, and overseeing project documentation. If you're passionate about construction management and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact in the industry while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing pre-construction projects.
• Strong understanding of design processes and commercial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams through pre-construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and deliverables.
• Analyze tender documentation and prepare cost plans.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Cost Analysis

Tender Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong. Whether you have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

As a Pre-Construction Manager, you will be fully responsible for assigned projects. You will lead, guide, manage, and support project teams, including other Pre-Construction team members, Design, and Business Development (“BD”) teams—primarily up to project handover to the Build team, but also available post-handover.
Your responsibilities include owning assigned projects up to formal appointment, driving project team members to ensure tenders (negotiated or competitive) are managed fully and appropriately.
Excellent management, communication, and presentation skills are prerequisites, combined with a keen understanding of the design process and the commercial aspects of a turnkey design and build business.
Above all, treat this job description as our minimum expectation, and work beyond it to achieve success within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with BD, Design, and Build teams, attend and contribute to briefing and initial tender processes.
2. Ownership of projects pre-formal appointment and post-appointment where required, including:

• Ensuring BD and Design teams maintain agreed deliverables, programs, and submission deadlines.
• Leading and overseeing mid-tender, submission, and post-tender meetings with clients, as determined by the Head of Build.
• Leading and overseeing supply chain tender processes.

1. Analyzing all relevant information, including tender or client-provided documentation.
2. Liaising with internal BD, Design, and Build teams to develop the Scope of Works.
3. Providing advice to Design teams on specifications and budgets during design development.
4. Producing quantified Cost Plans (CSA) for pricing.
5. Identifying suitable subcontractors from the preferred supply chain list, considering project size and complexity.
6. Identifying alternative subcontractors and suppliers to keep the list competitive and capable.
7. Compiling and issuing trade subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages, including:

• Producing or checking the accuracy of Bill of Quantities for pricing.
• Reflecting project-specific requirements within tender documentation.

1. Engaging and liaising with subcontractors and suppliers during tendering, organizing site visits, and resolving queries.
2. Engaging external specialist design services as needed.
3. Managing commercial responsibilities, including site surveys, statutory applications, and approvals.

1. Preparing prime cost CSA, analyzing tenders, and compiling preliminary costs.
2. Presenting prime cost CSA and associated risk assessments to management and stakeholders.
3. Developing bid submission documentation, including design development, methodologies, logistics, and risk management.
4. Assisting in bid submissions and responding to RFIs.
5. Participating in negotiations and finalizing costs with clients.
6. Issuing and agreeing on contract forms, insurance, and security requirements.
7. Managing landlord license to alter processes.
8. Leading internal pre-start meetings, finalizing contracts, and coordinating project handover.
9. Ensuring compliance with legislation and maintaining accurate project documentation.
10. Supporting supply chain management activities and adhering to internal policies and ethical standards.

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Location: Remote – London, GBR

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all requirements. We want to learn about what you bring to the table! For any adjustments needed in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please direct other inquiries via our Contact Us page. We look forward to hearing from you.

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