Preconstruction Lead, Water/Wastewater | Employee-Owned

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Weekly pay

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

CE benefits

Job summary

Woodruff Construction, Inc. is seeking a reliable, goal-driven Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction process for design-build and CMAR projects in Waterloo, IA.

The role focuses on water and wastewater facilities, coordinating with design teams, vendors, and operations to optimize bid and build strategies. You will guide estimations, planning, timelines, and risk management, while ensuring safety and project objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience and/or training in preconstruction.
• DBIA certification preferred or ability to obtain within first year.
• Experience with water and wastewater facilities and related facilities preferred.
• Experience with municipal/public infrastructure procurement and design-build delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction for water and wastewater projects including design-build and CMAR.
• Coordinate with design engineers, equipment vendors, and operations staff.
• Develop, estimate and manage preconstruction plans, schedules and budgets.
• Ensure safety, quality and timely project delivery within preconstruction phase.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Coaching others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management or similar

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Woodruff Construction, Inc. is seeking a reliable, goal-driven Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction process for design-build and CMAR projects in Waterloo, IA.

The role focuses on water and wastewater facilities, coordinating with design teams, vendors, and operations to optimize bid and build strategies. You will guide estimations, planning, timelines, and risk management, while ensuring safety and project objectives are met.