Senior Preconstruction Manager - Higher-Ed Projects

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks a Premstructure? Preconstruction Manager to provide senior leadership within the Design & Construction Services department.

You will oversee Major/Minor Capital Project Managers, Interior Design Managers, and staff augmentation from private firms to deliver projects from intake through preconstruction. You will ensure design development, procurement, budgeting, and scheduling align with CSU requirements; supervise systems and reporting while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building construction, codes, and CSU/state procurement requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead staff.
• Experience overseeing preconstruction phases from planning through procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Managers and design staff; evaluate performance and manage workload.
• Ensure plans meet campus standards and regulatory requirements; oversee value engineering.
• Coordinate hand-off to Construction Management and Facilities Management; produce executive reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Design reviews

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

GIS

As-builts

Databases

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks a Premstructure? Preconstruction Manager to provide senior leadership within the Design & Construction Services department.

You will oversee Major/Minor Capital Project Managers, Interior Design Managers, and staff augmentation from private firms to deliver projects from intake through preconstruction. You will ensure design development, procurement, budgeting, and scheduling align with CSU requirements; supervise systems and reporting while