Senior Preconstruction Leader - Budgets & Scheduling

Hb-Construction; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead our preconstruction efforts with integrity, innovation, and excellence. You will shape project success before ground is broken, guiding budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling, and go/no-go decisions.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and subcontractors, identify risks, and drive value engineering and early procurement strategies to deliver exceptional client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction with 2+ years in preconstruction or estimating roles.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software, Procore, P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with design-build and negotiated projects.
• LEED accreditation or knowledge of sustainable building practices.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC tools and digital collaboration platforms.
• Prior experience with project pursuits and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-market preconstruction services, including budgeting, constructability review, scheduling, site planning, bid packaging, permitting, and other deliverables.
• Lead the preconstruction process from concept to GMP, including budget development and value engineering.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to align expectations and project goals.
• Identify and assess project risks and provide proactive solutions.
• Facilitate internal handoff to operations teams for project execution.
• Continually improve HB preconstruction services and contracting best practices.
• Spearhead implementation of software, technology, and organization to support Preconstruction Services.
• Contribute to HB Business Development and Partnering efforts by meeting with potential customers, attending job walks/pre-bid meetings, and participating in interviews.
• Participate in strategic decisions involving Go/No-Go, pricing, and proposal strategy.
• Deliver schedule, constructability, and project challenge insight for proposal management plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Design-build experience

Client presentations

Procore

P6

BIM/VDC tools

Negotiated projects

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

P6

Microsoft Office

BIM/VDC tools

Job description

HB Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead our preconstruction efforts with integrity, innovation, and excellence. You will shape project success before ground is broken, guiding budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling, and go/no-go decisions.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and subcontractors, identify risks, and drive value engineering and early procurement strategies to deliver exceptional client value.