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How much do pre construction manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for pre construction manager in Utah is $92,412.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,600.00 and $122,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a pre construction manager do?

A Pre Construction Manager oversees the planning and budgeting phase of a construction project before actual building begins. They collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to develop cost estimates, schedules, and feasibility analyses. Their role includes risk assessment, value engineering, and procurement planning to ensure a smooth transition into construction. Effective communication and strong project management skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pre construction manager?

A Pre Construction Manager requires expertise in project planning, cost estimation, contract negotiation, and construction processes, often backed by a degree in construction management or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (such as Procore or Primavera), budgeting tools, and certifications like LEED or PMP are commonly expected. Strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills are vital for coordinating teams and managing client expectations. These qualifications enable Pre Construction Managers to accurately scope projects, mitigate risks, and ensure a smooth transition from planning to construction.

What are some typical challenges a pre construction manager might face in their role?

Pre Construction Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing project budgets with client expectations, coordinating input from multiple stakeholders, and adjusting timelines due to evolving project requirements or unforeseen site conditions. They need to proactively identify potential risks and resolve conflicts before construction begins, which requires excellent foresight and negotiation skills. Working closely with architects, engineers, and contractors, they must ensure that all parties are aligned on project goals and deliverables. Successfully managing these challenges is key to delivering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high client satisfaction.

What cities in Utah are hiring for Pre Construction Manager jobs?

Cities in Utah with the most Pre Construction Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Pre Construction Manager job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $92,412 per year, or $44.4 per hour.

Senior Preconstruction Manager- Mission Critical

Layton

Sandy, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the SBU's pre-construction activities to ensure predictable outcomes.

  • Monitor project budgeting, buy-out processes, and productivity to support accurate estimates and cost control.

  • Supervise estimating, planning support, and business development personnel, and facilitate communication with clients and internal teams.


Job description

Summary
The Senior Pre-Construction Manager has primary responsibility for the SBU's pre-construction activities.


Duties

  • Champions "The Layton Way" by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
  • Ensures that "Constructing with Integrity" is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. 
  • Provide leadership for estimating and planning support personnel.
  • Monitor project budgeting and buy-out processes to ensure reliable information is available for estimates.
  • Facilitate communication of cost history to ensure on-going evaluation of pricing information for better cost modeling and estimating.
  • Monitor planning support processes to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
  • Interface with marketing to ensure consideration of all relevant information, issues, and brand name recognition.
  • Assist in the evaluation, planning and execution of new scope of services and profit centers.
  • Monitor productivity and cost control on SBU projects.
  • Attend project review meetings and facilitate solutions to budget problems as required. 
  • Plan and implement training for SBU estimators, planning support and project engineers.
  • Identify and procure profitable projects by overseeing all business development activities, including customer relationships, networking, performing public relations activities, maintaining client database and executing the client matrices.
  • Oversee all sales activities, including identifying and pre-qualifying leads, working on procurement strategies, developing proposals, responding to RFQ's, SOQ's and RFP's.
  • Establish goals, procedures, systems and tools used to accomplish sales/marketing tasks for the SBU.
  • Commit the company in the project procurement process with respect to SBU projects.
  • Participate actively in team environment and contribute to successful completion of team goals.
  • This position supervises Estimating and Business Development activities and personnel and thus accepts accountability for both individual and team performance.
  • Employee will work with the Business Unit Executives, Estimating and Planning Support Personnel, and clients.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications    

  • BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
  • Experience leading large projects ($500M+), ideally in the mission critical, healthcare, or industrial sectors
  • 15+ years of relevant experience 
  • Experience managing preconstruction teams 
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.  
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and/or the general public.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 
  • Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. 
  • Prioritize, organize and delegate assignments. 
  • Knowledge of estimating software preferred.

Benefits - Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.


EEO Statement - Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
 

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Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.


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