Preconstruction Manager

My Construction Management client is looking for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to play a critical role in guiding projects through the early stages of concept, feasibility, and design, ensuring smooth transitions into procurement and construction. This is a hands-on role, offering the opportunity for future management progression, and it’s ideal for someone with a main contractor background, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of both consultancy and contracting approaches to construction management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Brief Interpretation: Understand client requirements, translating them into actionable project goals.
• Bid Management & Leadership: Lead internal teams and external consultants in developing competitive project proposals.
• Client Account Management: Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded throughout preconstruction.
• Project Delivery Strategy: Develop end-to-end strategies for projects, from concept through execution.
• Design Team Management: Select and manage design teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and client needs.
• Appraisal & Feasibility Studies: Oversee appraisals and feasibility studies, recommending balanced options that consider quality, cost, and risk.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate preconstruction documentation, including RFIs, tenders, and technical submissions, to meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Design Management: Drive the design process, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and compliance with client requirements.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify risks and opportunities, employing strategies for risk mitigation and value engineering.
• Regulatory and Legal Compliance: Ensure familiarity with relevant legal standards, including the Building Safety Act (BSA) and industry regulations.
• Procurement Advisory: Advise clients on procurement strategies, offering recommendations to meet project objectives.
• Contract Management: Collaborate with legal teams to develop contracts aligned with industry best practices.
• Preconstruction Handover: Ensure seamless handover from preconstruction to operations, maintaining quality and continuity.

Requirements:

• Experience: Extensive background in main contracting, with hands-on experience in project and preconstruction management.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in delivering projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Client-Facing Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels, including Board level.
• Leadership: Previous experience managing preconstruction and estimating teams, with a focus on inspiring collaboration.
• Construction Management Knowledge: Familiarity with construction management as a procurement approach is preferred.
• Flexibility: Based in London, with occasional travel to support projects across the UK.

Key Qualities:

• Effective Communicator: Capable of articulating complex ideas clearly to clients and teams.
• Leadership & Team Motivation: Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative approach to team management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package (up to £120,000).
• Hybrid role blending project management and consultancy, with an emphasis on preconstruction.
• Future opportunities for career growth in a management role.
• Engaging and varied work environment with leading industry clients.

This role offers the chance to be a driving force in creating innovative construction strategies and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects. Interviews are starting now—apply today!