Preconstruction Manager - Pipe - Heavy Civil

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, prescription, dental, &-

Vision plans with $0 premiums

Stock options starting day one

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Employee discount

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Garney is seeking a Preconstruction Manager - Pipe - Heavy Civil to lead preconstruction efforts across Design-Build, CMAR, and Progressive Design-Build projects. You will coordinate owners, engineers, and construction teams to align scope, budget, and schedule from pursuit through handoff.

The role emphasizes risk management, value engineering, and robust GMP development, with responsibility for estimating and collaboration across operations and estimating teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing design coordination, procurement, and collaborative delivery processes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or other relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction services for Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, and other delivery methods.
• Serve as liaison between owners, designers, engineers, and internal teams.
• Lead value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk management workshops.
• Support project pursuits with interviews, presentations, and owner engagement.
• Manage engineering consultants and design teams through project development.
• Ensure design progression aligns with objectives, schedule, and budget.
• Develop GMP proposals and oversee GMP negotiations.
• Oversee bid package development, procurement planning, and market pricing.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Preconstruction Manager - Pipe - Heavy Civil (13064)

A Preconstruction Manager position is available at Garney. The Preconstruction Manager serves as the primary liaison between owners, engineers, designers, and construction teams, ensuring alignment of scope, budget, schedule, risk, and execution strategy from project pursuit through construction authorization and project handoff. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for guiding project development, managing design and estimating efforts, overseeing Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development, and establishing the foundation for successful project execution.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead preconstruction services for Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, and other collaborative delivery projects.


• Serve as the primary liaison between owners, designers, engineers, and internal construction teams throughout project development.


• Lead partnering, value engineering, constructability, and risk management workshops.


• Support project pursuits by participating in interviews, presentations, and owner engagement activities


• Manage engineering consultants and design teams throughout project development.


• Ensure design progression aligns with project objectives, owner expectations, schedule, budget, constructability, and operational requirements.


• Collaborate with operations, estimating, and engineering teams to develop practical construction solutions.


• Identify and resolve design conflicts, constructability concerns, and scope gaps throughout project development.


• Lead development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and final project estimates.


• Establish project budgets, estimating assumptions, contingencies, and historical cost benchmarks.


• Continuously reconcile project scope, design progression, schedule impacts, risk exposure, and cost forecasts.


• Lead preparation and development of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.


• Oversee bid package development, procurement planning, subcontractor outreach, and market pricing activities.


• Present estimates, cost models, budget updates, and GMP recommendations to owners and project stakeholders.


• Lead commercial discussions and GMP negotiations to achieve alignment on scope, schedule, risk allocation, and pricing.


• Validate project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and execution assumptions prior to project authorization.


• Ensure a complete turnover of project information, estimates, assumptions, risks, procurement strategies, and execution plans to construction operations.


• Support continuous improvement of preconstruction processes, estimating standards, and collaborative delivery best practices.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction, utility infrastructure, water/wastewater treatment, Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, or alternative delivery projects required.


• Experience managing project development, estimating, design coordination, procurement, and collaborative delivery processes required.


• Experience developing, presenting, and negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals preferred.


• Professional Engineer (PE), DBIA, CCM, PMP, or other relevant industry certifications preferred.


• Strong knowledge of Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, and collaborative project delivery methods.


• Extensive understanding of heavy civil, utility, and water/wastewater construction practices.


• Advanced knowledge of estimating principles, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and cost management.


• Ability to develop and negotiate Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.


• Strong understanding of design management, constructability reviews, and value engineering principles.


• Excellent leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction estimating, scheduling, and project management software.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)


• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay


• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day


• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match


• Student loan resources


• Weekly paychecks


• Paid time off


• 8 paid holidays


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions


• Free life insurance and disability policy


• Free access to healthcare coordinators


• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost


• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost


• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more


• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.

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