Senior Pre Con Manager

Senior Pre-Con Manager

Role Purpose:

The Senior Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all pre-construction activities, including initial client engagement, feasibility planning, budget development, design coordination, and tender management. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate internal and external resources to ensure each project is thoroughly prepared for delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during pre-construction stages.
• Attend client briefings, presentations, and workshops to capture and clarify requirements.
• Develop early-stage relationships with key stakeholders, including landlords, consultants, and agents.

Project Planning & Feasibility

• Assess site conditions, constraints, and opportunities.
• Provide strategic input on buildability, phasing, and program development.
• Develop pre-construction plans including milestone schedules and logistics strategies.

Budget Development & Cost Planning

• Create and manage detailed project budgets, including allowances for risk and contingency.
• Lead value engineering workshops and propose alternative solutions that meet design intent and budget.

Design Coordination & Technical Oversight

• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure that design outputs are aligned with client expectations, statutory compliance, and budget.
• Review architectural and MEP designs for buildability and value.
• Coordinate technical information, identify design risks, and provide practical solutions.

Tender Management & Procurement

• Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Prepare and issue trade package scopes, coordinate supplier pricing, and assess tender returns.
• Conduct pre-qualification of subcontractors and ensure alignment with the programme and budget.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead internal teams including designers and commercial managers.
• Provide mentorship to junior pre-construction staff and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Act as a key contributor to strategic business planning and continuous improvement.