Preconstruction Manager- Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Volunteer day

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Financial planning

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction, a 100% employee-owned company with multiple Best Place to Work recognitions, seeks a Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical in the Boston area. Lead feasibility studies, budgets, and bids from design to buyout, coordinating with clients and Shawmut’s operations team.

The role emphasizes ownership of the preconstruction process, delivering high-quality proposals, and guiding 3–12 member bid teams while upholding Shawmut’s White Glove standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pre-construction estimating for commercial construction.
• 3+ years of experience in preconstruction within the Mission Critical sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Vast knowledge of all trades, scope, time frames, and MEP systems.
• Experience leading bid and budget teams on several projects.
• Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects through the preconstruction phase and manage client relationships.
• Captain budget and hard bid efforts, leading project teams of 3–12.
• Plan the job with operations, including general conditions, procurement schedule, and logistics.
• Own the preconstruction process and ensure timely, quality proposal deliverables.
• Generate subcontractor bid lists with operations, procurement, and leadership.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop budget estimates.
• Present information to clients and safeguard Shawmut quality standards.

Skills

Pre-construction estimating

Bid team leadership

Budgeting

Estimation concepts

MEP knowledge

Trade knowledge

Project estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Timberline (Precision Estimating)

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!


• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.


• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.


• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

The Preconstruction Manager- Mission Critical is responsible for leading multiple projects through the preconstruction phase, as well as holding working relationships with Shawmut’s clients. This includes performing feasibility studies, budget estimates, and leading projects from design phase to final bidding and buyout. The Preconstruction Manager is a bid team leader, and an example of Shawmut’s values to the other members of the staff.

• Provide supervision of project tasks to teams, including both directly reporting employees and project-specific teams


• Captain budget and hard bid efforts, including leading individual project teams of 3-12


• Work in partnership with the assigned operations team to plan the job prior to project turnover i.e. general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.


• Own the preconstruction process and ensure all proposal deliverables are delivered in a timely fashion and meet quality standards


• Generate subcontractor bid lists in conjunction with operations, the procurement team, and the Director of Preconstruction


• Ensure project trade packages with subcontractor backup are provided to operations and procurement for a smooth buyout process


• Perform quantity takeoffs for both subcontractor bid verification and forming budget estimates


• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process


• Monitor project staffing expenditures and provide regular updates to the Director of Preconstruction


• Provide coaching and education to members of Shawmut preconstruction and estimating


• Attend and participate in client interviews and proposal review meetings as necessary (occasional travel)


• Ensure all subcontractors are adhering to Shawmut prequalification processes


• Understand Mission Critical building systems and be able to identify and fill gaps in incomplete documentation


• Structure a fair and comprehensive sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets and industry knowledge, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work


• Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences


• Solidify and perpetuate Shawmut quality standards, i.e. the White Glove Approach


• Perform detailed variance reporting and offer value engineering suggestions


• Foster strong subcontractor relationships

Qualifications

• Experience:


• 5+ years of experience in construction Pre-construction estimating or a related field (preferably in commercial construction).


• 3+ years of experience in preconstruction within the Mission Critical Sector.


• Education:


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.


• Additional Role Specific Skills:


• Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures and an understanding of MEP systems and components.


• Experience leading bid and budget teams on several projects.


• Solid conceptual estimating experience.


• Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus.

EEO Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Boston Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $185,000. The range stated is specific to Boston. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.

Candidates in other geographic markets will also be considered; compensation ranges for those locations may vary based on local market conditions and cost of labor.