Preconstruction Services Manager - Nationwide

Woodard & Curran

Fields Of Practice: Construction - Project Manager
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Job Description

  Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.Woodard & Curran is seeking a seasoned professional to take on a pivotal role within our Design Build team as a Preconstruction Services Manager. This nationwide opportunity is ideal for someone who brings both strategic insight and hands-on expertise to support complex infrastructure and environmental initiatives. You will be part of a team that values innovation, integration, and collaboration – driving projects from concept to construction with precision and purpose. Who We Are Looking ForWe are in search of a sharp, solutions-focused Preconstruction Services Manager who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys influencing project outcomes from day one. If you are energized by cross-disciplinary teamwork and passionate about building smarter, more sustainable solutions, we would love to connect. In this role, you will work closely with our Design Build National Practice Leader, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to guide preconstruction efforts. You will help drive constructability reviews, value engineering, estimating, cost control, and procurement strategies – ensuring every project starts strong and stays aligned with cost, schedule, and quality goals. A key part of your responsibility will be ensuring cost objectives are met across contracting, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and bidding for all major projects. You will also ensure compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality standards throughout the pre-construction period, and help facilitate a smooth transition into the construction phase. You will play a vital role in resolving design-phase challenges, pricing alternative concepts, and contributing to the development of construction plans. From preparing bid packages and logistics layouts to participating in pre-bid and pre-award meetings, you will be at the heart of our project planning and execution – driving overall success by proactively addressing issues, managing costs, and maintaining high-quality standards. We are a mission-driven organization that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a team that is redefining how design and construction come together, we would love to hear from you.Location: Remote/Vitual Office – Proximity to one of our regional offices would be beneficial.

Travel:

  • Requirements for travel are specific to client and project team needs.
  • Typical travel to any location in the country will be dictated by the project requirements, such as site visits, pre-bid contractor meetings, client meetings, design meetings, etc.
  • Frequency of travel will vary and may average once or twice per month. 

    • To name a few, projects may include:

  • URI Permanent PFAS Treatment Design-Build-Operate Project
  • Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Park Design-Build Project
  • Interstate 80 Pipeline Crossing Replacement Design-Build Project

    • What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

  • Prepare detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction). 
  • Assemble the estimate including general conditions, special conditions, insurance, and bonds. 
  • Prepare and analyze cost models during the design development and/or bidding period. 
  • Participate in and make recommendations for bid evaluations and assist project teams in developing the project budgets, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), or Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC). 
  • Ensure that estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the requirements of the project. 
  • Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate. 
  • Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e., Technical Advisory Team review, contract review, insurance review, etc.). 
  • Maintain subcontractor prequalification approval using the Prequalified Contractors Portal and Compliance Specialist. 
  • Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the client (i.e., Design Development estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) booklets, etc.). 
  • Review subcontracts and major purchase orders, prior to issuance to the subcontractor, for compliance with the documents and the estimate. 
  • Coordinate and ensure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate. 
  • Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage preconstruction department budgets. 
  • Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings. 
  • Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate. 
  • Keep up to date on trends in construction methods, construction costs, equipment, materials, wage rates, fringes and working rules. 
  • Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and work with our procurement team to maintain our database. 
  • Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process. This includes attending regular project and client meetings. 
  • Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with existing clients. 
  • Support and implement the company’s Project Quality Assurance Program. 
  • Provide direction on staff development 
  • Provide direction on technical issues and pre-construction project execution 

    • What you will need to succeed:

  • Preferred 4-year degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum, (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) or experience equivalent to a 4-year degree. 
  • Minimum of five years’ experience as Preconstruction Manager with preferably 10-20 years of construction-related experience.  
  • Conceptual estimating experience on midsize to larger industrial, environmental, and wastewater projects. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to communicate, both written and oral, leadership and organizational skills. 
  • Demonstrated success in managing preconstruction processes for major, complex projects. 
  • Proficient in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications. These include MC2 ICE, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Procore, Primavera, Excel, Word, Access. 
  • Physical demands and work environment as directly related to projects. 
  • The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in an office environment.  The position generally involves continuous sitting; frequent standing; frequent walking; light to moderate lifting; light carrying; frequent bending and reaching; keyboarding and telephone operation. 
  • The environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature, lighting and noise levels.  Conditions may also include extended periods of travel by automobile and/or airplane transport.  May require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. 
  • May review or perform work at interior and exterior work locations that involve hazardous environments requiring protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations and some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust and noise. May require outdoor and/or on-site fieldwork.  May be required to work in confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops, and in adverse weather conditions.  H&S training will be provided, suited to the specific responsibilities and conditions anticipated to be experienced by each employee. 
  • Specific physical conditions require frequent work on computer workstations and/or twisting, kneeling, and balancing. 

    • Employee Support & BenefitsRetirement Savings:• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributedTime away from work:• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bondingCoverage and support for your needs and well-being:• Disability: Paid short and long term disability• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.Equal Employment OpportunityWoodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.  If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.Inclusion & BelongingWe welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.Non-Solicitation Disclosure:Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee’s primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.Group A (MT, ME, FL) = $110,000 – $155,000Group B (PA, MA, MO, GA, RI) = $120,000 – $170,000Group C (CA, NY, Andover-MA, NJ, CO, CT) = $135,000 – $205,000This position’s anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.#LI-TB1Salary Range: $110,000 - $205,000  

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