Senior Preconstruction Manager – Healthcare Construction
- $160,000 - $200,000
- Irvine, CA
Large Reputable Contractor | High Salary | Excellent Benefits
A bit about us:
We’re a top-tier general contractor with a deep footprint in healthcare construction across the West. From ground-up hospitals to complex surgical centers, our projects demand precision, collaboration, and a deep understanding of regulatory and operational constraints unique to healthcare. We’re known for our preconstruction excellence and are looking for a senior leader to help shape cost strategy, mitigate risk, and support continued growth in this vertical.
Why join us?
* Direct access to negotiated work with top-tier healthcare clients
* Career growth with a stable and highly respected national builder
* Strong pipeline and backlog in California and the western U.S.
* Competitive compensation, bonus plan, full benefits package, and 401(k) with match
* Culture that values predictability, trust, and long-term success
* Career growth with a stable and highly respected national builder
* Strong pipeline and backlog in California and the western U.S.
* Competitive compensation, bonus plan, full benefits package, and 401(k) with match
* Culture that values predictability, trust, and long-term success
Job Details
The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads planning and budgeting for complex healthcare projects, collaborating with clients, designers, and internal teams to develop accurate estimates, schedules, and scopes. With deep expertise in healthcare codes, MEP systems, and constructability, they help guide design to align with clinical needs, regulatory requirements, and budget goals.
Responsibilities:
* Lead preconstruction efforts on complex healthcare projects ranging from \$25M to \$200M+
* Own all phases of precon including budgeting, scheduling, scope development, and value engineering
* Work directly with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to guide design development to budget
* Manage internal estimating teams and planning support personnel
* Interface with marketing and BD teams during pursuits and project interviews
* Lead proposal development, RFQ/RFP responses, and procurement strategies
* Develop, implement, and refine tools, templates, and workflows to improve precon outcomes
* Train and mentor junior estimators and ensure cross-functional collaboration with operations
* Attend project review meetings and facilitate budget alignment strategies when needed
Qualifications:
* 7+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience in commercial construction, with strong healthcare focus
* Strong understanding of OSHPD/HCAI standards, infection control requirements, and MEP-intensive systems
* Proven ability to manage large precon efforts and lead client-facing initiatives
* Experienced in conceptual estimating and design-assist / design-build delivery
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
* Proficient in Bluebeam, OST, and estimating databases (Destini, Sage, etc.)
* BS in Construction Management or related field preferred
Responsibilities:
* Lead preconstruction efforts on complex healthcare projects ranging from \$25M to \$200M+
* Own all phases of precon including budgeting, scheduling, scope development, and value engineering
* Work directly with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to guide design development to budget
* Manage internal estimating teams and planning support personnel
* Interface with marketing and BD teams during pursuits and project interviews
* Lead proposal development, RFQ/RFP responses, and procurement strategies
* Develop, implement, and refine tools, templates, and workflows to improve precon outcomes
* Train and mentor junior estimators and ensure cross-functional collaboration with operations
* Attend project review meetings and facilitate budget alignment strategies when needed
Qualifications:
* 7+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience in commercial construction, with strong healthcare focus
* Strong understanding of OSHPD/HCAI standards, infection control requirements, and MEP-intensive systems
* Proven ability to manage large precon efforts and lead client-facing initiatives
* Experienced in conceptual estimating and design-assist / design-build delivery
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
* Proficient in Bluebeam, OST, and estimating databases (Destini, Sage, etc.)
* BS in Construction Management or related field preferred
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.