Pre Construction Manager
9 days ago
Welwyn Garden City
We are currently working with a well-established and growing specialist façades contractor based in Hertfordshire who is looking to appoint an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to lead the preconstruction function across a range of high-profile façade projects. As Preconstruction Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full preconstruction process—from initial enquiry through to contract award. You will play a pivotal role in securing new projects, coordinating design, estimating, and commercial inputs, and ensuring technically robust and competitive submissions. Key Responsibilities of the Pre Construction Manager: • Lead and manage the preconstruction process from tender stage through to handover, • Coordinate internal teams including design, estimating, and commercial departments, • Review tender documentation, specifications, and employer’s requirements, • Oversee preparation of technical submissions, proposals, and value engineering options, • Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, and main contractors, • Manage bid programmes and ensure deadlines are met, • Identify risks, opportunities, and key project constraints, • Support pricing strategy and commercial input on bids, • Drive innovation and buildability throughout the preconstruction phase, • Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to delivery teams Requirements of the Pre Construction Manager: • Proven experience in a Preconstruction Manager, Bid Manager, or Senior Estimator role within façades or the building envelope sector, • Strong technical knowledge of façade systems (cladding, curtain walling, glazing, etc.), • Experience managing tenders and leading bid submissions, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines If you are interested in the Pre Construction Manager role, then please get in touch