Preconstruction Lead – Water & Wastewater (Employee-Owned)

Woodruff Construction, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Main working hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon-Fri

Career-advancement programs

Company-sponsored outings and events

100% Employee Owned

Job summary

Woodruff Construction, Inc. in Iowa City, IA is seeking a reliable Preconstruction Manager to lead design-build and CM at-risk projects focused on water and wastewater facilities.

You will drive estimating, constructability reviews, and procurement strategies while coordinating with design teams and operations staff. You will guide the preconstruction process, ensure safe, timely, and budget-conscious execution, and help transition projects to construction with clear scope and owner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience or equivalent in preconstruction
• DBIA certification preferred or obtainable within first year
• Experience with water/wastewater facilities and municipal projects preferred
• Knowledge of procurement and delivery methods for public infra projects

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction for design-build and CM at risk projects in Iowa City area
• Evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to Woodruff standards
• Develop estimates for water/wastewater systems and utilities
• Coordinate with design engineers, equipment vendors and operations staff
• Manage project through Procore and other PM software
• Develop and track project goals, schedules and budgets
• Ensure timely starts and effective handoffs from preconstruction to construction
• Support customer relationship building with owners and design teams

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Independent worker

Preconstruction understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management or similar

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Woodruff Construction, Inc. in Iowa City, IA is seeking a reliable Preconstruction Manager to lead design-build and CM at-risk projects focused on water and wastewater facilities.

You will drive estimating, constructability reviews, and procurement strategies while coordinating with design teams and operations staff. You will guide the preconstruction process, ensure safe, timely, and budget-conscious execution, and help transition projects to construction with clear scope and owner