Preconstruction Manager

Airswift; Utah; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in Utah is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager who thrives on shaping projects early, solving complex problems, and helping teams build realistic budgets long before construction starts.

This hybrid role leads preconstruction from concept through buyout, working with owners, design teams, operations and trade partners to identify risk, develop strategy, and set projects up for success. Candidates based in Utah or willing to relocate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction, estimating, or cost management.
• Ability to develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates.
• Experience with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracts, and project delivery methods.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from early concept through turnover to operations.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates.
• Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, leveling, and scope analysis.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability discussions, and value engineering efforts.
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams.
• Help develop procurement and buyout strategies.
• Identify project risks and opportunities early in the process.
• Assist with schedule development and overall project planning.
• Present budgets, estimates, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Cost management

Project planning

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (a mix of in-office and remote work)

Candidates based in Utah or willing to relocate are preferred.

We're looking for an experienced Preconstruction Manager who enjoys being involved early, solving complex problems, and helping shape projects long before construction starts.

This role isn't about simply producing estimates. We're looking for someone who can lead preconstruction efforts from concept through buyout, working closely with owners, design teams, operations, and trade partners to build realistic budgets, identify risk, develop strategy, and set projects up for success.

You'll be involved in a variety of complex projects and play a key role in the transition from pursuit to execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead preconstruction efforts from early concept through turnover to operations


• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates


• Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, leveling, and scope analysis


• Participate in design reviews, constructability discussions, and value engineering efforts


• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams


• Help develop procurement and buyout strategies


• Identify project risks and opportunities early in the process


• Assist with schedule development and overall project planning


• Present budgets, estimates, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in preconstruction, estimating, cost management, or project planning


• Ability to develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates


• Experience working directly with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors


• Understanding of procurement, contracts, and project delivery methods


• Ability to balance technical detail with big-picture project strategy


• Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead discussions with project stakeholders

Ideal Backgrounds

We'd be especially interested in talking with professionals who have experience in areas such as:

• Commercial construction


• Manufacturing facilities
  
• Energy or infrastructure projects

Why People Like This Role

You’ll have a seat at the table early.

You’ll influence strategy, cost, design decisions, procurement, and overall project success before the first shovel hits the ground.

If you’re the type of person who likes solving problems before they become problems, we’d like to talk.