Preconstruction Leader: Budgeting, Scheduling & Value Engineering

Hb-Construction; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Construction seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead our preconstruction efforts with integrity, innovation, and excellence in Albuquerque, NM. Shape budgets, schedules, and strategies to deliver value to clients before ground is broken.

Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, manage risk, and drive Go/No-Go decisions, with oversight of bid packaging and value engineering. This role blends leadership with practical estimating and planning expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction with 2+ years in preconstruction or estimating roles.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software, Procore, P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, customer experience, and organizational skills.
• Experience with design-build and negotiated projects.
• LEED accreditation or knowledge of sustainable building practices.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC tools and digital collaboration platforms.
• Prior experience with project pursuits and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-market preconstruction services, including budgeting, constructability review, scheduling, site planning, bid packaging, permitting, and other deliverables.
• Lead the preconstruction process from concept to GMP, including budget development and value engineering.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to align expectations and project goals.
• Identify and assess project risks and provide proactive solutions.
• Facilitate internal handoff to operations teams for project execution.
• Continually improve HB preconstruction services and contracting best practices.
• Spearhead implementation of software, technology, and organization to support Preconstruction Services.
• Contribute to HB Business Development and Partnering efforts by meeting with potential customers, attending job walks/pre-bid meetings, and participating in interviews.
• Participate in strategic decisions involving Go/No-Go, pricing, and proposal strategy.
• Deliver schedule, constructability, and project challenge insight for proposal management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Design-build

Client coordination

Go/No-Go

Proposal insight

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction Mgmt/Engineering/Architecture)

LEED accreditation

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

BIM/VDC tools

Job description

HB Construction seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead our preconstruction efforts with integrity, innovation, and excellence in Albuquerque, NM. Shape budgets, schedules, and strategies to deliver value to clients before ground is broken.

Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, manage risk, and drive Go/No-Go decisions, with oversight of bid packaging and value engineering. This role blends leadership with practical estimating and planning expertise.