Pre-Construction Manager, GES NA, Design and Construction

Role overview

Preconstruction and compliance

• Manage projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution; coordinate site validation, scope, and design.
• Oversee project-team safety programs and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction on regulatory compliance and permits.
• Review studies and address zoning, planning, fire code, and building code requirements.
• Manage concurrent projects, remove blockers, mitigate risks, track KPIs, and support clean handoffs.

Commercial and stakeholder management

• Manage project budgets, costs, schedules, and cashflow forecasts; perform conceptual estimating and pricing reviews.
• Negotiate costs and review design, construction, and lease contracts; manage vendor procurement and professional service providers.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, developers, landlords, agencies, and other stakeholders to secure resources and meet milestones.
• Prepare status and risk reporting, lead meetings, update project systems, and improve processes and sustainable project practices.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant architecture, engineering, construction, development, owner's representation, or commercial construction experience.
• 5+ years of project management from design through implementation and operation, including construction, procurement, and labor contract negotiation.
• Experience with complex-equipment packaging, processing, or logistics facilities, or comparable experience.
• Valid driver's license; travel to project sites is required.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree or certification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience across at least two construction disciplines and managing new structures or facility improvements.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design involving industrial automation, robotics, or similar.
• Strong influencing, negotiating, and communication skills; BIM knowledge; CMIT/CMAA or PMP certification or equivalent.

Travel and office availability

• Requires up to 60% regional or nationwide travel, including air travel and driving to project locations.
• When not traveling, must be available to work from a corporate office; candidates should live near or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of a listed office.

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