Preconstruction Manager – Mission Critical

Saulsbury

. Lead preconstruction efforts for mission critical projects from pursuit, concept, and design development through GMP, buyout, and transition to construction .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading preconstruction efforts for mission critical projects, including estimating, procurement, and project management. Proficient in developing preconstruction plans, schedules, and budgets while coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with technical requirements.

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Preconstruction ManagementEstimating and Cost ControlMission Critical Project ExperienceLeadership and Stakeholder ManagementConstruction Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Conceptual EstimatingDetailed EstimatingGMP DevelopmentBid LevelingScope ReconciliationConstructability ReviewValue AnalysisUtility CoordinationRedundancy ConceptsCommissioning Readiness

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAnalytical SkillsNegotiationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamProcoreAutodesk Construction CloudPrimavera P6MS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PEPMPCCMDBIALEEDAACE

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical ProjectsData Center ConstructionIndustrial ConstructionHealthcare ConstructionAdvanced Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead preconstruction efforts for mission critical projects from pursuit, concept, and design development through GMP, buyout, and transition to construction
Develop and manage preconstruction plans, schedules, estimate milestones, procurement strategies, deliverable requirements, decision logs, and project risk registers
Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, trade partners, vendors, utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal project teams
Lead constructability reviews, design coordination, scope gap analysis, value engineering, logistics planning, phasing analysis, and construction readiness reviews
Oversee preparation of conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates; validate assumptions, quantities, escalation, contingencies, allowances, exclusions, and alternates
Manage bid package development, subcontractor and supplier prequalification, RFP preparation, bid solicitation, bid leveling, scope reviews, interviews, and award recommendations
Support procurement planning for long-lead mission critical equipment, including electrical gear, generators, UPS systems, mechanical equipment, controls, fire protection, and prefabricated assemblies
Develop and maintain preconstruction budgets, cost models, cash flow projections, cost trend logs, scope reconciliation documents, and pricing updates throughout design progression
Partner with scheduling and operations teams to develop baseline preconstruction and construction schedules, including permitting, utility coordination, procurement, commissioning, energization, and turnover milestones
Provide technical input related to mission critical systems, redundancy requirements, MEP coordination, commissioning readiness, site logistics, and phased delivery strategies
Prepare and present preconstruction updates, cost reports, risk summaries, procurement status, schedule impacts, and decision recommendations to clients and company leadership
Support business development and pursuit efforts, including proposal content, interview preparation, client presentations, market intelligence, and relationship development
Complete other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent preconstruction, estimating, or construction management experience may be considered
8+ years of progressive construction experience, including significant experience in preconstruction, estimating, procurement, project management, or related construction leadership roles
Demonstrated experience supporting mission critical, data center, industrial, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or similarly complex technical construction projects; direct data center experience is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, detailed estimating, GMP development, bid leveling, scope reconciliation, constructability review, value analysis, and preconstruction deliverables
Working knowledge of delivery models such as design-build, CM-at-Risk, EPC, general contracting, owner’s representative, and/or program management
Familiarity with mission critical MEP systems, long-lead equipment procurement, utility coordination, redundancy concepts, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational turnover requirements
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, estimates, schedules, bid packages, and technical documentation
Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, project controls, document management, and construction collaboration tools; experience with platforms such as Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar is preferred
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Professional registration or certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, DBIA, LEED, AACE, or similar are preferred but not required
Travel may be required to various offices, client locations, vendor facilities, or project sites
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to walk the property and laydown yards
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds