Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Construction Corporation; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSAs with employer contribution

401k with match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Big-D Mission Critical, based in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction efforts for Mission Critical data center projects. This senior role emphasizes coaching, schedule development, and strong client and architect relations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) and 8+ years in preconstruction, with expertise in estimating, contracts, and design coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred.
• 8+ years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager.
• Ability to coach team members and manage client relationships throughout preconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the estimating process.
• Sets the project up for overall success.
• Proves value analysis solutions (systems options), including cost/schedule impacts.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the owner, designer, and subcontractors.
• Is the lead contact with client and architect.
• Develops and maintains pre‑construction schedule.
• Ensures a smooth transition from pre‑construction to construction.
• Serves as the liaison between estimators and owners.
• Markets the company to the owner and architectural team.

Skills

Coaching

Preconstruction

Design scheduling

Presentation skills

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Estimating software

Construction principles

Contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on August 27, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
• All Big D Roles
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRECO004008

Description

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Preconstruction Manager holds a critical leadership position, overseeing and managing Mission Critical projects, with a specific focus on data centers.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred.
• 8+ years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager

Critical Skills:

• Able to provide coaching with team members day to day
• Ability to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures
• Ability to understand and influence design and the design schedule
• Ability to present to large and small groups, in-person and virtually
• Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members
• Ability to communicate at a high level
• Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
• Design Management Skills
• Understanding of Construction Cost and is aware of current market conditions
• Excellent computer skills, especially with Estimating software
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices
• Understands all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Oversees the estimating process.
• Sets the project up for overall success.
• Proves value analysis solutions (systems options), including cost/schedule impacts
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the owner, designer, and subcontractors
• Is the lead contact with client and architect
• Develops and maintains pre‑construction schedule
• Ensures a smooth transition from pre‑construction to construction
• Serves as the liaison between estimators and owners
• Develops strong and long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding what is important to them
• Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional Tasks:

• Provides estimating and pricing on an assigned or multiple projects.
• Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions.
• Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
• Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Big-D personnel.
• Estimates complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready‑mix adjustments, steel embeds and rough carpentry.
• Reviews and prices all items before others see it.
• Establishes a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirement.
• Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
• Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
• Reviews established budget estimate and bid and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
• Transmits to the owners and architects the appropriate estimate summaries, recapitulations, and general conditions, etc., in a PDF format using Bluebeam.

Benefits:

• Free Medical & DentalInsurance premiums
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance

Additional Job Information:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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