Preconstruction Manager

About BRPH:

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

As an employee-owned company, BRPH is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and client-focused approach, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to design and build environments that are functional, efficient, and future-ready.

Overview

• The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all pre-construction activities for assigned projects within a defined market sector. This role plays a critical part in project success by providing accurate cost planning, constructability input, and client-facing support from early concept through contract execution.
• Travel up to 25% internationally and in the USA is expected in this role.
• This is a hands-on, individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities, focused on collaboration with internal teams, clients, and trade partners.

Job Responsibilities 

Preconstruction Leadership
•    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 

Estimating & Cost Management
•    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 

Design & Coordination
•    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 

Market Sector Expertise
•    Develop deep understanding of assigned 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 

Risk Management
•    Identify project risks and opportunities during preconstruction 
•    Develop mitigation strategies related to cost, schedule, and scope 
•    Assist in contract review and scope clarification 

Procurement Support
•    Prequalify subcontractors and vendors 
•    Coordinate bid solicitations and leveling 
•    Support early procurement strategies for long-lead items 

Handoff to Operations
•    Ensure seamless transition from pre-construction to construction teams 
•    Participate in project kickoff meetings 
•    Clearly communicate assumptions, risks, and estimate details 

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 organization
•    Experience in the assigned market sector strongly preferred 

Technical Skills
•    Strong estimating and cost modeling capabilities 
•    Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Sage Estimating, WinEst, OST, Bluebeam, etc.) 
•    Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and systems 
•    Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications at all design stages 

Core Competencies
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
•    Excellent communication and client-facing abilities 
•    High attention to detail and organizational skills 
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 
•    Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach 

Physical Requirements

•    The work is semi-sedentary work and requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
•    Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
•    Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, which may involve walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
•    Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
•    Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed two hours consecutively.
•    Ability to control behavior when encountering stressful situations or short deadlines and  to maintain a high level of concentration.
•    Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols that are legible and understood by others.
•    Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.