Senior Preconstruction Manager – Global Projects

BRPH; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BRPH is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead all pre-construction activities for designated market sectors, ensuring accurate cost planning, constructability input, and client-facing support from concept through contract execution. The role requires 20+ years in preconstruction/estimating, strong analytical and communication skills, and travel up to 25% internationally and within the USA.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor position with no direct supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 20+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management within at-risk construction organizations.
• Experience in the assigned market sector strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from initial pursuit through project turnover to operations.
• Collaborate with Business Development and sector leadership during project pursuits.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews.
• Develop and manage pre-construction schedules and deliverables.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and bid packages.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for completeness, accuracy, and value.
• Lead value engineering efforts and cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with design teams to ensure alignment with budget and project goals.
• Provide constructability reviews and technical input throughout design phases.
• Evaluate alternative systems, materials, and methods.
• Support design-assist and design-build delivery methods as needed.
• Develop deep understanding of market sector trends, costs, and risks.
• Maintain relationships with key trade partners and consultants within the sector.
• Provide benchmarking and historical cost data to inform project decisions.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during preconstruction.
• Develop mitigation strategies related to cost, schedule, and scope; assist in contract review and scope clarification.
• Prequalify subcontractors and vendors; coordinate bid solicitations and leveling; support early procurement for long-lead items.
• Ensure seamless transition from pre-construction to construction teams; participate in project kickoff meetings; clearly communicate assumptions, risks, and estimate details.

Skills

Estimating

Cost modeling

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Sage Estimating

WinEst

OST

Bluebeam

Job description

BRPH is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead all pre-construction activities for designated market sectors, ensuring accurate cost planning, constructability input, and client-facing support from concept through contract execution. The role requires 20+ years in preconstruction/estimating, strong analytical and communication skills, and travel up to 25% internationally and within the USA.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor position with no direct supervisory