Preconstruction Lead: Design-Build Contracts & Team Leadership

Bensonwood Design Group; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Dental insurance

Voluntary Short-term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Bensonwood in Walpole, NH seeks an experienced Preconstruction Lead to guide projects from Design through Build Contract. You will coordinate design, engineering support, estimating and client communications, writing Build Contracts and ensuring a smooth handoff to Project Management.

Strong communication, customer service and a sales mindset are essential. Requirements include 5+ years in construction, proficiency with CAD, Excel and project software, and familiarity with AIA contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in residential or commercial construction.
• Understanding of construction methods, design and estimating.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and scheduling tools.
• Experience with AIA contracts and documentation preferred.
• Experience managing Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Establish hourly budgets or preset budgets for preconstruction work.
• Coordinate design development, engineering and estimating in preconstruction.
• Ensure all work is billable per the contract scope.
• Attend daily huddles, client meetings and internal reviews as required.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting for preconstruction projects.
• Collaborate with Frontline Sales to define project requirements.
• Identify risks and mitigate to secure Build Contract outcomes.
• Handoff to Project Management with complete transfer of knowledge.
• Improve processes and contract management across teams.
• Maintain clear communication with the Director of Preconstruction.
• Support rapid sales activity while meeting client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

CAD 2D/3D

Project management software

Accounting software

Job description

Bensonwood in Walpole, NH seeks an experienced Preconstruction Lead to guide projects from Design through Build Contract. You will coordinate design, engineering support, estimating and client communications, writing Build Contracts and ensuring a smooth handoff to Project Management.

Strong communication, customer service and a sales mindset are essential. Requirements include 5+ years in construction, proficiency with CAD, Excel and project software, and familiarity with AIA contracts.