Rising Preconstruction PM - Plans, Bids & Costs

The Walsh Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Preconstruction Assistant Project Manager to support the Preconstruction Department during the bid, estimating, scheduling, and early project delivery phases.

The role coordinates with estimators, project management staff, and design teams, reviews bid documents, and helps manage cost and schedule risks to ensure profitable, on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management preferred, or equivalent civilian or military experience.
• Approximately 2–8 years of experience in design of water/wastewater systems, construction project management/engineering, estimating, or preconstruction.
• Exposure to preconstruction processes and collaborative delivery methods.
• Understanding of estimating principles, cost structures, and market conditions.
• Familiarity with cost estimating and scheduling software preferred but not required. Proficient in Word, Excel, AutoCAD/Revit, and Document Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating estimators, project management staff, proposal teams, and operations personnel during the preconstruction phase to support collaborative delivery and competitive bid pursuits.
• Reviews and understands bid documents, drawings, specifications, logistics plans, and schedules to identify risks, cost drivers, and opportunities. Assists in developing bid strategies and alternatives.
• Assists with subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid leveling, scope comparison, and analysis of competitive pricing. Helps prepare bid packages and supports procurement efforts.
• Reviews cost coding, estimate breakdowns, and forecasted cost/revenue projections to ensure alignment with company profitability goals and historical cost data.
• Assists with schedule development and review (Primavera or equivalent), identifying potential risks and impacts to project timelines during both preconstruction and early operations.
• Participates in change order review and analysis during preconstruction and transition to operations, evaluating schedule and cost impacts.
• Coordinates with owners, engineers, and design teams for clarifications, issue resolution, and preconstruction meetings. Attends owner progress and strategy meetings as required.
• Supports development of logistics plans, general conditions analysis, and value engineering efforts to enhance project competitiveness and constructability.
• Helps maintain subcontractor logs, document control systems, equipment/material tracking, and project databases in accordance with company procedures.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and owners to position the company as a preferred builder.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk identification

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Word

Excel

Document Management systems

Job description

The Walsh Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Preconstruction Assistant Project Manager to support the Preconstruction Department during the bid, estimating, scheduling, and early project delivery phases.

The role coordinates with estimators, project management staff, and design teams, reviews bid documents, and helps manage cost and schedule risks to ensure profitable, on-time project delivery.