Strategic Preconstruction Manager - Bid Leadership & Growth

The Walsh Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for the Mountain West Water Division in Phoenix, AZ. The role guides multidisciplinary teams through the preconstruction phase of Collaborative Delivery Projects and may assist in pursuing new business.

You will help manage risk, schedule, and cost outcomes, coordinate with estimators, project management, and suppliers, and lead bids to position Walsh as the builder of choice.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience or 5 years’ experience with college degree
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Exposure to Preconstruction stage of a project
• Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software
• Willingness to travel for projects in different regions

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teams to secure collaborative delivery projects and guides GMP negotiation.
• Reviews bid documents to assess risks and advise on bid strategies.
• Prepares high-quality, competitive proposals for awarded contracts.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors, engineers, and owners.
• Prepares bid packages and leads responses to RFPs.
• Coordinates schedule and final bid preparation with sponsors.
• Conducts turnover/debriefing meetings to capture lessons learned.
• Assembles required bid documents (bond, signatures, forms).
• Supports client pitches and industry engagement activities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Scheduling

Client presentations

Team coordination

Travel willingness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMiC

Primavera

HCSS

Timberline estimating

Word

Excel

WGIP

Project and Cost Management Systems

Job description

The Walsh Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for the Mountain West Water Division in Phoenix, AZ. The role guides multidisciplinary teams through the preconstruction phase of Collaborative Delivery Projects and may assist in pursuing new business.

You will help manage risk, schedule, and cost outcomes, coordinate with estimators, project management, and suppliers, and lead bids to position Walsh as the builder of choice.