Sr. Preconstruction Manager | Healthcare

CORE; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE is seeking a Sr. Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of complex healthcare projects in Tucson/South Arizona. You will oversee cost estimation, trade coordination, and transitions from preconstruction to construction while guiding a team of Preconstruction Managers.

The role requires healthcare construction experience, ICRA and healthcare certifications, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple inpatient projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years preconstruction experience.
• Healthcare construction experience (required).
• Healthcare Construction Certification (required).
• ICRA certification and/or experience.
• Experience supporting inpatient healthcare projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Building Connected, Construct Connect.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project lead for preconstruction efforts, overseeing communication, deliverables, options, and estimates.
• Identify project challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Senior Preconstruction Manager and Assistant Preconstruction Managers.
• Oversee bid processes, trade coordination, and project timelines.
• Review QTOs and breakdowns prepared by APMs.
• Develop early-stage cost models using historical data.
• Perform unit pricing, scope breakdowns, and conceptual estimates.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Present deliverables to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate handoff to operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Preconstruction

Cost estimation

Lean practices

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Construct Connect

Education

Healthcare Construction Certification

ICRA certification

Certified Healthcare Construction

Tools

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Construct Connect

Job description

Position Overview

CORE is seeking a Sr. Preconstruction Manager to support our Healthcare Team in Tucson/So. Arizona. This role will oversee the entire preconstruction phase of complex healthcare projects. This role ensures accuracy in cost estimation, coordination of trade partners, alignment with project goals, and a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction. The Sr. Preconstruction Manager leads project-specific preconstruction efforts, manages Preconstruction Managers, collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders, and supports healthcare projects, including inpatient environments, while ensuring compliance with healthcare construction standards, ICRA requirements, and certified healthcare construction practices.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Director of Preconstruction – Strategic oversight and process alignment
• VP of Preconstruction - Department vision, mission, goal alignment

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the project lead for preconstruction efforts, overseeing communication, deliverables, options, and estimates
• Identify project challenges and develop mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with Senior Preconstruction Manager and Assistant Preconstruction Managers
• Oversee bid processes, trade coordination, and project timelines
• Manage all scopes and directly oversee high-risk scopes
• Review QTOs and breakdowns prepared by APMs
• Conduct preconstruction workshops and training

Project Management

• Manage daily preconstruction tasks including design coordination, schedules, and estimating
• Take ownership of estimate development and delegate tasks at kick-off meetings
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Develop early-stage cost models using historical data
• Perform unit pricing, scope breakdowns, and conceptual estimates
• Support General Conditions and site logistics estimates
• Analyze conceptual cost options
• Develop value engineering strategies
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Work closely with clients to align goals, budgets, and expectations
• Provide cost updates, VE options, and project adjustments
• Represent CORE professionally in meetings

Trade Partner Relationships

• Maintain strong trade partner relationships
• Obtain pricing feedback and market insights
• Review proposals and identify scope gaps

Constructability, Market Analysis & Scheduling

• Identify constructability issues and coordinate solutions
• Monitor market trends and cost escalation
• Identify long lead items and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead preconstruction and design schedules using Lean practices

Deliverables & Transition to Operations

• Produce estimates, Basis of Estimate, and presentations
• Present deliverables to clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate handoff to operations teams

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years preconstruction experience
• Healthcare construction experience (required)
• Healthcare Construction Certification (required)
• Certified Healthcare Construction certification
• ICRA certification and/or experience
• Experience supporting inpatient healthcare projects
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Building Connected, Construct Connect
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Collaboration
• Client Relationship Management
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Technical Expertise in Preconstruction

CORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.