Senior Preconstruction Manager
26 days ago
Sioux Falls
Job DescriptionJOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY Journey Group is a full-service construction group headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., with divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential, and asphalt construction services across the upper Midwest and nationwide. We're known for building lasting relationships through integrity, teamwork, and excellence. At Journey Group, you'll be part of a dedicated team that delivers on commitments and builds strong communities. OUR OPENING Journey Construction is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this leadership role, you'll set projects up for success by guiding the preconstruction team, partnering with clients and designers, and providing strategic oversight from concept through final pricing. WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A SENIOR PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER? • Lead and mentor the preconstruction team across multiple projects, • Oversee estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk assessment, • Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to align scope, cost, and schedule, • Serve as the primary client contact during preconstruction, • Drive value analysis and alternative solutions considering cost, schedule, and lifecycle impacts, • Lead project interviews and preconstruction strategy discussions, • Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies, • Continuously improve preconstruction processes and best practicesEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION NEEDED, • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, • 8-15 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management, • Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneouslyKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED, • Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills, • Deep understanding of construction costs, schedules, and constructability, • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations, • Experience collaborating with internal teams and external partners, • Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Ediphi, PlanSwift, Togal.AI, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and BuildingConnected Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro