Senior Pre-construction Manager

Job Summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Senior Pre-construction Manager for its Denver office to lead complex project planning, estimating, scheduling, and client coordination from pursuit through transition to construction.

Project Details

The role supports medium-sized to large construction projects, with data center experience strongly preferred. Work includes estimating, constructability reviews, value analysis, design-phase coordination, and operational handoff.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction services, including conceptual and detailed estimating, scheduling, feasibility analysis, and subcontractor engagement.
• Build relationships with owners, design teams, trade partners, and internal departments.
• Support proposals, interviews, client presentations, and business development efforts.
• Analyze scope, contracts, market conditions, and design information to identify and reduce project risks.
• Coordinate design-phase deliverables to align with budgets, schedules, and client objectives.
• Integrate BIM, LEED, Lean, and other technology or sustainability strategies where appropriate.
• Prepare project schedules and lead the transition from preconstruction to construction operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned employees and preconstruction team members.

Required Experience

• At least 6 years of construction estimating and/or project management experience.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong estimating, analytical, negotiation, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of construction systems and cost impacts.
• Microsoft Office and Apple product proficiency required.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, WinEst, SureTrak, Prolog, BIM, or JDE preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The company offers a bonus program, comprehensive benefits with HSA and FSA options, employer-paid disability and life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, voluntary insurance products, and a wellness program.

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