Preconstruction Manager

Layton Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Abbott Construction in Seattle is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead or support preconstruction activities across multiple projects, from pursuit of RFQs through construction commencement. This role focuses on risk mitigation, value optimization, and proactive collaboration with executives, project teams, and clients.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and presentation skills, a deep understanding of the construction process, and the ability to guide teams through value delivery

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or related field
• Three to five years of construction-related experience in preconstruction
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business materials
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Able to pass drug test and background check
• Knowledge of construction processes
• Willingness to travel if required

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts and support project executives during preconstruction activities
• Track status of preconstruction projects and report to VP of Acquisition
• Audit projects to verify activities and identify risks
• Ensure proactive communication across project teams and clients
• Align risks, margins, schedules, and manpower during transition to construction
• Develop win strategies for pursuits and preconstruction issues
• Coordinate preconstruction resources with Operations Manager and external experts
• Assist with proposal content and interview participation
• Participate in project estimate reviews
• Educate teams on Target Value Delivery principles
• Develop Project Charters at project start and ensure adherence
• Mentor teams on best practices, processes, and tools
• Build relationships with clients and area construction professionals
• Attend OAC meetings and participate in networking organizations
• Contribute to corporate preconstruction initiatives and lessons learned
• Participate in cost analysis post-job and VE activities
• Provide conceptual estimates with clear scopes for customer review
• Work with Chief Estimator on historical data collection
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Expand subcontractor database
• Provide estimator support on select projects
• Lead or participate in preconstruction meetings and communications

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Construction Management

Marketing and/or Communication

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Washington, Seattle

Aug 28, 2026

Summary:

The Preconstruction Manager Role can either lead the entire effort in Preconstruction or support the Project Executives during the preconstruction activities for multiple projects from pursuit of an RFQ, through and up to construction commencement. This is a high-level strategy role with a focus on mitigating risk and maximizing value on projects in the design and preconstruction phase. The Preconstruction Manager will work in coordination with both the Vice President of Acquisition, Director of Preconstruction, Project Executives, and/or Project Managers on the projects to ensure project goals are met and process/schedules are proactively managed.

Primary Duties:

• Be a champion for expressing the importance of preconstruction, how it impacts projects, and demonstrating collaboration at its finest
• Track status of all current preconstruction projects monthly with Director of Preconstruction and provide report to Vice President of Acquisition
• Audit projects in preconstruction to verify the status of current activities, what is needed, and determine where project risks are
• Ensure effective and proactive communication is maintained at all levels on the project teams. If needed, lead conversations to ensure that teams are holding themselves in close account with each other and externally, with clients and design teams.
• As the project transitions from preconstruction to construction, there is complete alignment in project risks, forecasted margin, schedule, and manpower prior to the Internal Preconstruction Meeting.
• Develop win strategies for project pursuits, along with win strategies for issues within projects in preconstruction
• Advocate for project teams/coordinating preconstruction resources with Operations Manager, arranging for collaboration with experts outside of the team, be a listening to team issues, and maintain a culture of possibilities and progress.
• Work closely with our Business Development team, Marketing, Project Executives and the Director of Preconstruction on project proposals, assisting with proposal content, and interview participation
• Participate in project estimate reviews
• Educate and mentor preconstruction teams on Target Value Delivery principles
• Lead or participate in the development of Project Charters, ensuring that they are done at the start of preconstruction
• Being at stake for the Project Charter and ensuring that the project team is living up to the standards that the Project Charter established, especially as it relates to communication
• Mentor teams on preconstruction best practices, processes and tools
• Provide convincing presentations in the arenas of work acquisition or major preconstruction meetings
• Establish deep relationships with area clients and construction colleagues, in conjunction with the Director of Preconstruction:
• Attend OAC meetings for projects assigned
• Join networking organization(s) and become involved on committees and with community enhancement events
• Work on corporate preconstruction initiatives, always looking at ways to improve our preconstruction processes, mitigate corporate risk, and maximize value
• Participate in mid and post job construction meetings and cost analysis to verify and expand upon cost information from field, along with gathering lessons learned that can be used in future preconstruction projects and communicated to future project teams.
• Participate in the Value Engineering process as needed:
• Create consistency among team members and drive towards the best value for the Owner
• Collect data from a variety of projects in order to create a list of standard VE ideas, with their associated cost savings and added values
• Review drawing updates for risk and constructability
• Provide conceptual estimates for projects by developing scopes and budgets that will provide the Project Executives with clear, comprehensive information suitable for review by the customer (even projects that may not involve immediate precon)
• Work closely with the Chief Estimator in establishing historical data collection
• Maintain relationships with quality, reliable subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Work closely with the Chief Estimator in expanding our subcontractor database
• Estimator for select projects, where mutually agreed to by DPC and VP

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of construction-related experience in a preconstruction role, with over 10 years in the construction industry overall.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Utilizes good judgment and remains efficient while under stress
• Capable of communicating effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of all aspects of the construction process
• Must have a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, organizational skills, task oriented
• Must be willing to travel if required

The full salary range for this position is $125,000 to $180,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits

Abbott Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Note

Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap.

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

Abbott Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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