Rising Preconstruction Project Manager

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

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Preconstruction Department. This role supports the Preconstruction Manager with planning, cost control, and successful project delivery during the preconstruction phase.

You will assist in bidding, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and logistics planning while building relationships with owners, engineers, and suppliers to position Walsh as a preferred builder.

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
• Ability to identify risks, prioritize tasks, and maintain schedules
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and use meeting time effectively
• Some travel may be required for project pursuits, preconstruction meetings, and project assignments.

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 with subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid leveling, scope comparison, and analysis of competitive pricing.
• Reviews cost coding, estimate breakdowns, and forecasted cost/revenue projections to ensure alignment with profitability goals.
• Assists with schedule development and review (Primavera or equivalent) and identifies risks that may impact timelines.
• Participates in change order review and analysis during preconstruction and transition to operations.
• Coordinates with owners, engineers, and design teams for clarifications and preconstruction meetings.
• Supports development of logistics plans, general conditions analysis, and value engineering efforts.
• Maintains subcontractor logs, document control systems, and project databases; builds relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Word

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Preconstruction Department. This role supports the Preconstruction Manager with planning, cost control, and successful project delivery during the preconstruction phase.

You will assist in bidding, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and logistics planning while building relationships with owners, engineers, and suppliers to position Walsh as a preferred builder.