Senior Pre-Construction Design Lead

dawsonohana; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Construction is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager to lead design coordination, constructability analysis, cost planning, and schedule development during pre-award and early execution phases.

You will work with owners, designers, estimators, and operations to ensure accurate pricing and efficient project execution, integrating design intent with construction means and methods. A strong background in design-build or design-bid-build and federal contracting will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in pre-construction, design management, and estimating complex construction projects, valued at $20M+.
• Strong understanding of federal construction projects, including regulatory, contracting, and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with estimating tools, scheduling software, and design coordination platforms.
• Professional certifications (DBIA, CCM, PE, AIA or similar) are preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning, design development milestones, cost modeling, and schedule sequencing.
• Coordinate design reviews to ensure constructability, phasing, safety, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings to resolve design conflicts and ensure complete contract documents.
• Ensure design packages comply with codes, standards, client requirements, and federal contracting criteria.
• Oversee value engineering and alternatives analysis to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.

Skills

Design coordination

Constructability analysis

Cost planning

Schedule development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Estimating tools

Scheduling software

Design coordination platforms

Job description

Pacific Construction is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager to lead design coordination, constructability analysis, cost planning, and schedule development during pre-award and early execution phases.

You will work with owners, designers, estimators, and operations to ensure accurate pricing and efficient project execution, integrating design intent with construction means and methods. A strong background in design-build or design-bid-build and federal contracting will be advantageous.