Preconstruction Project Manager Jobs in Lowell, MA

Senior Preconstruction Manager

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Lee Kennedy Company is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor with over 40 years of experience delivering high-quality projects. We're passionate about building lasting partnerships, delivering exceptional results, and leading with integrity. Our success is built on a strong learning culture, a commitment to our people, and a drive to grow and develop talent across the organization.

Position Summary

The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads preconstruction activities for assigned projects from conceptual planning through project turnover for complex construction projects for Higher Education, Commercial, and Multi-Family clients, typically ranging from $25M-$100M. The role is responsible for project planning, estimating, value management, procurement strategy, subcontractor engagement, and buyout activities, while leading project-specific preconstruction teams comprising 1-2 supporting Preconstruction Managers.
Working closely with clients, design teams, operations personnel, and trade partners, this position serves as a key project leader, aligning scope, budget, schedule, and overall project strategy to support successful project execution and transition to construction.
This role offers opportunities to contribute to process improvements, departmental initiatives, and the evolution of preconstruction technologies and best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction Leadership:

• Lead preconstruction efforts for assigned projects from conceptual design through construction document completion and turnover to operations.
• Manage project-specific preconstruction teams consisting of 1-2 supporting Preconstruction Managers.
• Coordinate estimating, scheduling, procurement planning, VDC integration, logistics planning, and risk management activities.
• Lead design phase coordination efforts with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Support constructability reviews and identify scope gaps, coordination issues, and project risks during design development.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction into construction.

Estimating & Cost Management

• Prepare and lead conceptual budgets, estimates, and cost plans throughout all phases of design.
• Develop quantity takeoffs, pricing analyses, value management exercises, and option studies.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation efforts, bid leveling, scope reviews, and proposal evaluations.
• Prepare bid tabulations, scope sheets, estimate narratives, and budget presentations.
• Monitor market conditions, escalation trends, labor availability, and procurement risks.
• Present estimates and cost strategies internally and to clients.

Procurement & Buyout

• Lead procurement and buyout efforts for assigned projects with oversight from the Director of Preconstruction.
• Develop procurement strategies and long-lead material plans.
• Coordinate subcontractor interviews, scope alignment meetings, and recommendation efforts.
• Support subcontractor award and project turnover activities to ensure seamless transition into construction operations.

Client & Team Leadership

• Lead client meetings, design workshops, and project presentations.
• Support proposal development, RFP responses, and interview efforts.
• Mentor and support junior preconstruction staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in construction estimating and preconstruction management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, building systems, and market conditions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and project management software platforms.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor junior staff and work effectively across departments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading preconstruction efforts on projects ranging from $25M-$100M
• Higher Education, Commercial, and Multifamily experience preferred.
• Ground-up construction experience preferred.
  

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 annually, representing the company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final offer will be based on factors such as experience, skills, responsibilities, and current market conditions.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Profit Sharing
• Professional Development: Hands-on experience in the field on complex construction projects, mentorship and training from experienced construction professionals, and opportunities for career advancement within project management or field supervision

Safety Vision:

At Lee Kennedy Company, safety is a foundational value. We integrate safety into every aspect of our work and empower all employees to maintain and promote a safe job site.

Lee Kennedy Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.