Strategic Preconstruction Lead

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking an Early Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for life sciences facilities across multiple U.S. offices.

You will drive scope, budget, and schedule alignment, coordinate governance, and hand off to the execution team. The role requires strong leadership, expertise in preconstruction planning, risk management, and collaboration with design, estimating, procurement, and CQV teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction management, or related discipline is required (or 5+ years of related experience).
• Experience leading Preconstruction activities, budgeting, scheduling, permits, and governance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities before construction start to ensure scope, budget, and schedule readiness.
• Governance: establish processes, approvals, and escalation paths across teams.
• Develop risk registers, stakeholder maps, and alignment reports for client reviews.
• Coordinate design reviews, constructability assessments, VE workshops, and cost impact estimates.
• Create master schedules spanning design, permitting, procurement, and construction readiness.
• Lead Procurement planning, bid packages, and procurement timelines.
• Ensure site readiness, safety plans, and client handoffs to execution teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Preconstruction planning

Risk management

Budgeting & cost control

Schedule development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction management, or related discipline

Job description

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking an Early Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for life sciences facilities across multiple U.S. offices.

You will drive scope, budget, and schedule alignment, coordinate governance, and hand off to the execution team. The role requires strong leadership, expertise in preconstruction planning, risk management, and collaboration with design, estimating, procurement, and CQV teams.