Preconstruction Manager

About the role

W.E. O'Neil Construction is hiring a full-time Preconstruction Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The role leads day-to-day preconstruction efforts on commercial and multifamily projects, from the first pursuit through construction handoff. It is client-facing and involves building relationships with Owners and design partners, shaping the budget and project plan before award, and staying involved as the project moves from planning into execution.

The role focuses on protecting the Owner from cost surprises by managing the real-time trend budget between formal estimates. You will begin with one project and grow into managing several projects at different phases, with mentorship support. The role reports to the VP of Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, or another designated supervisor, with day-to-day direction from Pursuit Leads, and works closely with Estimating, Operations, Marketing, and Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Owners, design partners, and subcontractors, serving as a key point of contact throughout pursuit and planning.
• Manage day-to-day preconstruction execution from pursuit through construction handoff, tracking deliverables, action items, and committed dates across stakeholders.
• Schedule and support design and preconstruction coordination meetings, including OACs, working sessions, and site walks, and help maintain integrated preconstruction schedules.
• Coordinate with Estimating to ensure accurate, on-time drawings for each budget round, and support cost studies and budget presentation materials.
• Own the real-time trend budget in Concentric between formal estimates, log cost-impacting items immediately, and establish a preliminary budget within 24 hours.

Key facts

• Full-time employment.
• The role leads preconstruction on commercial and multifamily projects through construction handoff.
• The role includes mentorship support as responsibilities grow from one project to several.