Senior Preconstruction Leader: Drive Large-Scale Projects

theweitzcompany; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with H.

Disability Insurance (Short & Long‑The

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Savings with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary: Critical Illness & Accident

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company, based in Denver, CO, is seeking a Sr. Pre-Construction Manager to lead our preconstruction efforts for medium to large projects.

You will oversee the design phase, assemble estimates, schedules, and value analyses, and ensure a smooth transition to construction while maintaining client satisfaction. As a senior leader, you will mentor teams, manage risk, and collaborate across departments to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of estimating or project management construction experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven history of leading others and mentoring.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, nurture, and maintain relationships with clients, design teams, and partners.
• Support RFP responses, proposals, and interview preparation with tailored materials.
• Lead and manage the full preconstruction process: estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value analysis.
• Provide accurate conceptual and detailed estimates, including feasibility studies and cost comparisons.
• Oversee and communicate progress at each design phase; align deliverables with scope and budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through contract language, market conditions, and scope elements.
• Integrate sustainability and technology strategies (BIM, LEED, Lean) to enhance delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments for timely input.
• Prepare, update, and maintain preconstruction and construction schedules.
• Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction and handoff.
• Lead client presentations on building systems, estimates, logistics, and VE.
• Stay current with construction trends, materials, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Project management

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

WinEst

SureTrak

Prolog

BIM

JDE

Job description

The Weitz Company, based in Denver, CO, is seeking a Sr. Pre-Construction Manager to lead our preconstruction efforts for medium to large projects.

You will oversee the design phase, assemble estimates, schedules, and value analyses, and ensure a smooth transition to construction while maintaining client satisfaction. As a senior leader, you will mentor teams, manage risk, and collaborate across departments to deliver on time and within budget.