Preconstruction Manager - Water/Wastewater

The Haskell Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent construction firm seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to oversee all preconstruction activities on large-scale water projects. The role requires strong leadership in estimating, budgeting, and subcontractor management, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7 years of experience in water/wastewater construction. Candidates must demonstrate success in project management and possess excellent communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 7 years of estimating experience in water/wastewater construction.
• Demonstrated success in managing construction projects/phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead Preconstruction phase effort coordinating with the Project Director.
• Develop and manage detailed estimates from conceptual to final design.
• Participate in design review meetings and lead the design team.
• Manage cost tracking during Preconstruction.
• Train Preconstruction personnel.

Skills

Water & Wastewater Construction experience

Estimating

Scheduling

Budget/cost control

Field supervision

Financial reporting

Client relationship

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Ability to train others

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on large volume water projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take‑off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the Preconstruction phase effort and coordinates with the Project Director and Lead Estimator
• Ability to develop and/or manage the development of detailed estimates from conceptual to final design
• Participates in design review meetings. Leads and directs the design team during Pre‑Construction. Monitors scope, cost, constructability, etc. during design development. Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Leads the pricing strategy effort, along with the proposal leader, and ensures the proposal team is clear on strategy and expectations
• Manages cost tracking during Preconstruction
• Leads and coordinates the Preconstruction Team
• Develop bid packages, manage subcontractor/vendor participation, bid level, and evaluate market pricing
• Build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Reviews proposal milestone dates with the pricing team and tracks individual progress. Responsible for timeliness of estimate completion and communication to proposal leader
• Responsible for pricing clarifications
• Leads estimate, constructability, and value engineering reviews
• Assists with the development of the construction schedule
• Participates in developing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) submissions
• Trains Preconstruction personnel
• Demonstrated success in managing preconstruction pursuits
• Presents information to the client as needed
• Maintains historical pricing information
• Participates in proposal interviews, and presentations
• Demonstrated success in managing support staff
• Supports other department personnel as required

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction‑related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• 7 years of estimating experience with a preferred concentration in water/wastewater construction

To thrive in this role, you’ll need

• Water & Wastewater Construction experience
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, computer skills, interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in managing construction projects/phases
• Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness
• Demonstrated success in managing support staff
• Knowledge of industry‑standard bid practice, with design‑build & CMAR delivery methods

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug‑Free Workplace.