A long-standing design-build firm serving commercial, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, and mixed-use markets is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager / Project Planner. This role is ideal for someone who is strategic, detail-driven, and passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Strategy & Client Interface
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Support overall project strategy and execution.
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Serve as primary client liaison to define goals and manage expectations.
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Lead communication across internal teams, consultants, and external partners.
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Schedule and facilitate client, design, and internal coordination meetings.
Team & Process Coordination
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Organize efforts between design, estimating, engineering, and construction teams.
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Participate in client presentations and internal planning sessions.
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Coordinate project review meetings and consultant engagement.
Scope, Budget, & Schedule Development
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Collaborate with clients and design teams to define project scope.
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Work with subcontractors, vendors, and estimators to shape budgets and pricing.
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Prepare conceptual budgets, estimates, GMPs, proposals, and schedules.
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Document meeting minutes, action items, and scope summaries.
REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
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Familiarity with building systems and design-build delivery.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Proficiency in MS Office; Bluebeam experience a plus.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
ATTRIBUTES
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Strong meeting facilitation and proposal-writing abilities.
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Experience developing early-phase budgets and estimates.
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Collaborative, energetic, and client-focused.
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Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
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Commitment to efficiency, cost awareness, and continuous improvement.
WORK & TRAVEL
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Full-time, exempt role (Monday–Friday).
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Primarily office-based with periodic site visits.
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Local travel during business hours as needed.
