Pre-Construction Manager

Overview

A key senior leadership position focused on transitioning secured projects from proposal acceptance to a fully operational launch state. This individual ensures all technical, procurement, and execution plans are seamlessly aligned, validated, and communicated prior to the start of physical work.

Core ResponsibilitiesProject Activation & Scope Validation

• Spearhead the initiation phase following project award.
• Verify all proposal details, design intent, cost assumptions, and technical specifications.
• Develop initial timeline, risk assessment, resource plan, and critical path schedule.
• Confirm clear understanding of deliverables, constraints, and milestones across all teams before design commences.

Design Coordination & Technical Preparation

• Establish and maintain the design release schedule and approval timeline.
• Oversee initial design phases and ensure timely completion of finalized design packages.
• Manage technical compliance, constructability reviews, interface coordination, and quality assurance.
• Facilitate client and consultant approvals, sample reviews, and prototype sign-offs.

Procurement Strategy & Supply Chain Alignment

• Drive early procurement of critical materials and subcontract packages.
• Evaluate suppliers, conduct bid comparisons, assess risks, and validate cost benchmarks.
• Secure cross-functional sign-off from Technical, Finance, and Operations leadership.
• Synchronize procurement timelines with design, manufacturing, and site schedules.

Manufacturing & Installation Readiness

• Coordinate with manufacturing teams on production scheduling and batch planning.
• Align fabrication sequences, material availability, and detailing with project milestones.
• Develop phased installation strategies considering site access, logistics, and client schedules.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve technical and sequencing challenges before execution.

Project Governance & Stakeholder Leadership

• Facilitate weekly alignment meetings with department leads.
• Track progress against schedule, technical deliverables, procurement status, and risk register.
• Deliver regular executive updates on project readiness.
• Ensure rigorous documentation and decision tracking throughout the pre-construction phase.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in design coordination, procurement, and construction planning, preferably in building envelope or specialized fabrication.
• Strong skills in program scheduling, risk management, and multi-team leadership.
• Ability to lead through influence and align senior stakeholders across departments.
• Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment with overlapping deadlines and complex deliverables.

Measures of Success

• Design packages approved on schedule without major rework.
• Critical materials and subcontracts secured ahead of need.
• Execution teams fully briefed and equipped prior to site mobilization.
• All identified risks mitigated or assigned before handoff to Operations.
• Projects transition to installation phase with complete alignment and clear launch approval.