{"id":2539190,"url":"https://alion.io/job/xlconstruction-preconstruction-manager","title":"Preconstruction Manager","company":{"id":4416361,"name":"XL Construction","domain":"xlconstruction.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/xlconstruction","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jobvite","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Milpitas, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":123120,"max":160000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":160000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-14T15:10:43Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T01:58:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Description\nPosition at XL Construction Corp.\nPosition Summary\nLeads the design and preconstruction process for assigned pursuits and projects from early opportunity through contract/GMP agreement and transition to operations. Integrates client goals, design development, cost planning, estimating, design and construction schedules, entitlements/permitting, long-lead procurement, constructability, risk and value strategy into a coordinated plan. Creates a positive and cohesive Owner/Architect/Contractor (O/A/C) team and serves as the central connector among the Owner, design team, trade partners, estimating resources and project delivery team, with a clear expectation of no surprises for the Owner.\nKey Responsibilities\nPreconstruction Leadership & Integration\nDefine the project-specific preconstruction plan, deliverables, responsibilities and decision milestones.\nLead regular preconstruction meetings and coordinate Owner, architect/engineer, estimating, operations, scheduling, VDC, sustainability and trade-partner input.\nMaintain alignment among scope, design, budget, schedule, procurement strategy and client priorities.\nEstablish team alignment, roles and responsibilities early in the design phase and actively manage team health, accountability and decision-making.\nCoordinate entitlements, permitting and existing-conditions validation where these activities affect design, cost, schedule or project viability.\nPlan and execute an effective handoff from preconstruction to the project execution team.\nCost Planning, Estimating & Commercial Strategy\nOwn the cost-management process from conceptual planning through detailed estimate/GMP or bid, coordinating estimating resources rather than requiring the role to personally perform every takeoff.\nDevelop, test and communicate assumptions, allowances, alternates, escalation, contingencies and cost risks.\nLead estimate reviews, scope reconciliation, bid leveling and budget updates; explain cost drivers clearly to clients and design teams.\nSupport general conditions/general requirements, staffing plans, fee strategy and commercial qualifications.\nSupport management of preconstruction/design-phase service budgets, consultant agreements, trade-partner agreements, projections and billings as appropriate to the assignment.\nDesign Management, Constructability & Value\nManage design-to-budget activities and facilitate Target Value Delivery/Design, value engineering and option analysis.\nCoordinate design reviews for constructability, completeness, coordination, code/permitting implications, logistics, sustainability and long-lead impacts.\nTrack design decisions, open issues and owner requirements; ensure changes are understood in terms of cost, schedule and risk.\nWork with architects and engineers to develop buildable, coordinated and cost-effective solutions while respecting design intent and client requirements.\nCoordinate consultant and design-assist/design-build trade-partner onboarding, scopes and interfaces so design responsibilities are complete and gaps are identified early.\nUse structured decision tools such as Options Analysis/A3s and decision logs to make cost, schedule and design impacts visible before major decisions are made.\nSchedule, Procurement, Logistics & Risk\nDevelop and maintain the preconstruction schedule and contribute to conceptual construction schedules, phasing and logistics plans.\nDevelop procurement and bid-package strategy with operations and estimating, including early packages and long-lead items.\nDevelop early design-assist/design-build trade-partner strategies and ensure scopes align with the Architect/Engineer of Record and construction requirements.\nFacilitate risk and opportunity workshops; maintain a clear risk register with owners, actions and commercial/schedule implications.\nEngage trade partners early to validate constructability, pricing, lead times and market capacity.\nPursuits, Clients & Business Development\nLead or contribute to RFP deliverables including budget, schedule, logistics, approach, interviews and technical content.\nSupport selection and onboarding of A/E teaming partners for collaborative and design-build pursuits, including clear scopes, deliverables and design-phase responsibilities.\nDevelop project-specific win strategies with Business Development and Operations.\nServe as a primary day-to-day preconstruction contact and build trusted relationships with clients, designers and consultants.\nRepresent XL clearly and credibly in presentations, working sessions and negotiations.\nPeople, Process & Continuous Improvement\nCoach and support less-experienced team members and share knowledge across estimating, design and operations disciplines.\nUse XL systems and technology effectively and contribute to improvements in preconstruction workflows.\nApply XL best practices for budget communication, design-phase pull planning, constructability back-checks, risk workshops and pre-GMP execution planning.\nPromote collaboration, accountability, inclusive participation and constructive challenge.\nCapture lessons learned and apply them to future pursuits and projects.\nQualifications & Experience\nTypically 7+ years of relevant experience in commercial construction, design, engineering, architecture, cost planning/estimating, project management, construction management or a related field; equivalent demonstrated capability will be considered.\nRelevant backgrounds may include: general-contractor estimating/preconstruction; construction project management; design management; architectural project management; engineering project management; cost consulting; or owner/developer project management with strong construction exposure.\nExperience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and making decisions across cost, design, schedule, procurement and risk.\nWorking knowledge of building systems, construction means and methods, design development and project delivery. Strong estimating literacy is required; a career spent primarily as an estimator is not.\nExperience with negotiated work and collaborative delivery; design-build/design-assist experience is strongly valued.\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nProfessional credentials such as AIA/RA, PE, DBIA, LEED AP, WELL AP, PMP or comparable credentials are valued but not required.\nKnowledge, Skills & Capabilities\nIntegrated project thinking; cost and estimating literacy; design coordination; constructability; schedule and procurement planning; risk management; client communication; facilitation; negotiation; written and presentation skills; collaboration; working knowledge of BIM/VDC and common preconstruction technology.\nSuccess Measures\nProjects maintain clear alignment among client requirements, design, cost, schedule and procurement.\nRisks and decisions are surfaced early and managed transparently.\nPreconstruction deliverables are accurate, timely and useful to both the client and execution team.\nStrong transition and continuity into construction.\nPositive client, designer, trade-partner and internal-team feedback.\nThe anticipated base salary range for this Preconstruction Manager position in California is $123,120 to $160,000 per year. Actual pay will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and location. 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