Senior Preconstruction Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Auto allowances and gas cards

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead opportunities from RFP through buyout, coordinating with Corporate Leadership, Estimating, and Operations. You will steward proposal development, ensure quality deliverables, and maintain client relationships across the pre-construction phase.

The role emphasizes constructability reviews, scheduling alignment, and risk assessment to support successful project pursuits and seamless handover to Operations.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Adept at problem-solving and conflict avoidance.
• Experience coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using computer-based estimating systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables with Corporate, Operational leadership and Estimating.
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability.
• Identify all required deliverables for project pursuit/pre-construction and assign to stakeholders.
• Manage pursuit/pre-construction timelines to ensure on-time, quality client deliverables.
• Coordinate with marketing to develop proposal documents as required.
• Maintain strong client relationships during pursuit/pre-construction to support success.
• Assess potential risk factors with management and review for mitigation.
• Coordinate constructability resolutions and pricing of alternative design concepts.
• Ensure preliminary construction schedules align with estimates and cost models.
• Assist with contract documents and collaborating with operations, scheduling, estimating, legal and procurement.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Adept at problem solving

Coordinate stakeholders

Experience with computer-based estimat

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering or related field

Tools

Computer-based estimating systems

Job description

Overview

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment. By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Preconstruction Manager is to intake and steer construction opportunities through the RFP stage of estimating and preconstruction, all the way through a successful buyout and purchasing phase, before turning the project over to Operations. The Preconstruction Manager will coordinate heavily with Corporate Operational leadership and resources, as well as the Estimating team for the purpose of submitting comprehensive proposals during the project pursuit and pre‑construction phases. The successful candidate will identify, coordinate, and communicate proposal development between all internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all project pursuit and pre‑construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit with Corporate, Operational leadership and Estimating
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability
• Identify all required deliverables for the project pursuit / pre‑construction effort, and make assignments to the appropriate internal/external stakeholder
• Manage the project pursuit / pre‑construction effort timeline, setting deadlines as required to ensure an on‑time and quality deliverable to the client
• Coordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as required
• Actively manage the client during the project pursuit / pre‑construction effort and maintain a strong relationship throughout to help ensure success
• Assure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with management
• Coordinate constructability resolutions and request pricing of alternative design concepts
• Ensure preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimates
• Review cost models during the pre‑construction and bidding period
• Assist with contract documents
• Consult with Operation leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement activities
• Monitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria for the purpose of revising proposals and coordinating resolution of constructability issues during design

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction
• Preferred multidisciplinary experience in several (but not all) of the following areas: Preconstruction, Estimating, and Operations
• Estimating and scheduling experience desired
• Experience using computer‑based estimating systems desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Adept at problem‑solving in a manner that avoids conflicts between parties
• Represent the company in a positive manner
• Coordinate the responsibilities of others in the preparation of estimates and budgets
• Understand client‑specific standards

Benefits

Competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical, emotional and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits, and more.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine‑motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking is required.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.