Preconstruction Lead – Water/Wastewater (Employee-Owned)

Woodruff Construction, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee Owned

Competitive benefits package

Career development & advancement

Job summary

Woodruff Construction, Inc. in Ames, IA seeks a reliable, goal-driven Preconstruction Manager to lead the design-build/preconstruction process for water and wastewater projects.

You will oversee estimating, coordination, constructability reviews, and delivery strategies with a strong emphasis on preconstruction contracting and owner relationships. You will work with the project team to ensure schedules and budgets align with client needs while maintaining Woodruff’s safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or similar
• At least 10 years of relevant experience and/or training in preconstruction
• DBIA Certification preferred or ability to obtain within first year of employment
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities and ability to interpret related information
• Experience with municipal/public infrastructure procurement methods including CMaR and Design-Build
• Knowledge of equipment procurement and coordination for treatment/process systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to coach employees through complex issues
• Ability to contain confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail
• Work well in an office team environment and independently

Responsibilities

• Adhere to, enforce and support company safety program
• Evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they meet Woodruff standards for the project
• Document project changes and correspondence through email and mail during the preconstruction phase
• Anticipate & address issues and understand impact on Woodruff goals
• Evaluate constructability, sequencing constraints, and shutdown planning for water/wastewater facilities
• Coordinate with design engineers, equipment vendors, and operations staff
• Assist Project Manager with the buyout process and scheduling
• Lead preconstruction efforts for water and wastewater projects
• Develop and maintain understanding of water/wastewater treatment methods and equipment systems

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management or related

Job description

Woodruff Construction, Inc. in Ames, IA seeks a reliable, goal-driven Preconstruction Manager to lead the design-build/preconstruction process for water and wastewater projects.

You will oversee estimating, coordination, constructability reviews, and delivery strategies with a strong emphasis on preconstruction contracting and owner relationships. You will work with the project team to ensure schedules and budgets align with client needs while maintaining Woodruff’s safety and quality standards.