Preconstruction Manager- Healthcare

WCL Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

HSA and FSA medical plans

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of complex healthcare projects in Boise, ID. You will ensure accurate cost estimation, trade coordination, and alignment with project goals while guiding a team of Assistant Preconstruction Managers.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage bid processes, develop cost models, and drive value engineering and risk mitigation to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years preconstruction experience.
• Healthcare construction experience is required.
• ICRA certification and/or experience is required.
• Experience supporting inpatient healthcare projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Building Connected, Construct Connect.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project lead for preconstruction efforts, overseeing communication, deliverables, options, and estimates.
• Identify project challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Senior Preconstruction Manager and Assistant Preconstruction Managers.
• Oversee bid processes, trade coordination, and project timelines.
• Manage all scopes and directly oversee high-risk scopes.
• Review QTOs and breakdowns prepared by APMs.
• Conduct preconstruction workshops and training.
• Manage daily preconstruction tasks including design coordination, schedules, and estimating.
• Take ownership of estimate development and delegate tasks at kick-off meetings.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Develop early-stage cost models using historical data.
• Perform unit pricing, scope breakdowns, and conceptual estimates.
• Support General Conditions and site logistics estimates.
• Analyze conceptual cost options.
• Develop value engineering strategies.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Work closely with clients to align goals, budgets, and expectations.
• Provide cost updates, VE options, and project adjustments.
• Represent client professionally in meetings

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Healthcare construction

ICRA certification

Team leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Technical preconstruction expertise

Education

Healthcare Construction Certification

Certified Healthcare Construction certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Construct Connect

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you will be working for is a nationally recognized construction leader with more than 85 years of experience and 1,200+ employees across the U.S. The company delivers comprehensive construction services across K-12 and higher education, civic and public safety, and healthcare projects, combining national resources with strong local relationships. They are committed to safety, quality, innovation, and earning the trust of its clients and building partners.LOCATIONBoise, IDMust be localCOMPENSATION$110-150kBenefits OfferedSCHEDULEMonday-Friday, Full timePOSITION OVERVIEW- Preconstruction Manager- This role will oversee the entire preconstruction phase of complex healthcare projects. This role ensures accuracy in cost estimation, coordination of trade partners, alignment with project goals, and a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction. The Preconstruction Manager leads project-specific preconstruction efforts, manages Assistant Preconstruction Managers, collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders, and supports healthcare projects, including inpatient environments, while ensuring compliance with healthcare construction standards, ICRA requirements, and certified healthcare construction practices.This role reports to the Sr. Preconstruction Manager for day to day operations, and the director of preconstruction for strategic oversight.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Serve as the project lead for preconstruction efforts, overseeing communication, deliverables, options, and estimates• Identify project challenges and develop mitigation strategies• Coordinate with Senior Preconstruction Manager and Assistant Preconstruction Managers• Oversee bid processes, trade coordination, and project timelines• Manage all scopes and directly oversee high-risk scopes• Review QTOs and breakdowns prepared by APMs• Conduct preconstruction workshops and training• Manage daily preconstruction tasks including design coordination, schedules, and estimating• Take ownership of estimate development and delegate tasks at kick-off meetings• Manage multiple projects concurrently• Develop early-stage cost models using historical data• Perform unit pricing, scope breakdowns, and conceptual estimates• Support General Conditions and site logistics estimates• Analyze conceptual cost options• Develop value engineering strategies• Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning• Work closely with clients to align goals, budgets, and expectations• Provide cost updates, VE options, and project adjustments• Represent client professionally in meetingsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Minimum 5 years preconstruction experience• Healthcare construction experience (required)• Healthcare Construction Certification (required)• Certified Healthcare Construction certification• ICRA certification and/or experience• Experience supporting inpatient healthcare projects• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Building Connected, Construct Connect• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills• Strategic thinking, collaboration, problem solving, decision making, and technical expertise in preconstructionCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS• 401(k) with company match• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance• Paid time off (PTO)• Life and disability insurance• Paid maternity leave• HSA and FSA medical plans