Pre-Construction Manager

Description:

At APX Construction Group, we’re more than just a construction company—we are elevating experiences built on relationships, focused on people, and rooted in our communities. Our people are our brand. Together, we are redefining the construction industry, and we want you to join our team! Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Career Growth & Development: We value innovation and provide opportunities to advance your skills and make an impact in the construction industry.
• Impactful Work: Every project reflects our commitment to Safety, Integrity, and Results—ensuring high-quality work that shapes Communities for the better.
• A Supportive, People-First Culture: Work alongside a passionate team where Care for each other and the Communities we serve is at the heart of everything we do.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and a full benefits package that supports you and your family’s well-being.
• A Legacy of Excellence: Join a company that lives its values and is Passionate about leaving a lasting impact on the Communities we serve.
  
  

We have an immediate opening for a talented Pre-Construction Manager. The Pre-Construction Manager will guide multiple projects and teams through the design and pre-construction phases. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the success of projects by developing project plans, estimating, collaborating with clients, and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

If you're passionate about what you do, value innovation, and want to be part of a team that's redefining the industry, we want you to come Build Blue with us and help us continue to Innovate and elevate the construction experience.

Hours and Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (occasional travel as required).

Primarily office-based with field visits as necessary within a 120-mile radius of Mankato, MN

Reports To: VP of Construction

Pay: Salary: $100,000-$150,000 Exempt

Positions Supervised: 2

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects during the design and pre-construction phases, ensuring operational excellence.
• Guide project teams to achieve optimal design development, estimating accuracy, and successful project setup.
• Partner with Estimating and Purchasing to set up projects, ensuring profitability, client satisfaction, and ideal subcontractor selection.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment among subcontractors, vendors, and project team members.
• Support the Marketing team in preparing responses for RFPs and RFQs.
• Participate in interview processes for negotiated bids.
• Provide alternative solutions that consider cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle implications.
• Review and manage value alternatives from subcontractors and internal departments.
• Identify and address design gaps in project documents for accurate estimates.
• Prepare project qualifications and assumptions aligned with contract requirements.
• Manage budget control and track the construction budget, communicating updates to clients and the project team.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules, coordinating with owners and designers to stay on track.
• Represent APX Construction in design and coordination meetings, leading them as needed.
• Maintain action and scope issue logs, assign responsibility for items, and compile pricing with support from Estimating.
• Serve as the liaison between operations, estimating, and design management to ensure smooth project turnover.
• Represent the business to subcontractors, overseeing the preconstruction process.
• Support the development and training of preconstruction staff.
• Build and sustain relationships with architects and engineers to enhance collaborative project outcomes.
  
  

Requirements:

Experience & Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or business-related field
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Construction Management
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction, project management, or a related field within the construction industry.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction contracts, estimating, and budgeting.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project turnovers.
• Knowledge of construction legal issues, including contracts, labor standards and safety standards.
• Proficiency in company software such as Microsoft, ProCore, BlueBeam
• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand and implement project plans and documents
• Ability to multitask and exercise independent judgment related to the daily administration of projects
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally highly detailed information between project managers, foreman, field crew, subcontractors, and architects/engineers
• Able to work in a team environment and foster positive and professional relationships
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop
  
  

Additional Information

This position requires a highly organized individual with the ability to manage complex projects, work collaboratively across departments, and uphold APX Construction's commitment to excellence. The Pre-Construction Manager will be instrumental in driving project success from inception through preconstruction.