Skanska

Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Skanska • $114K — $158K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in leadership of preconstruction/estimating teams managing multi-discipline cost estimating.
  • Experience with detailed cost estimation using advanced tools and ensuring quality.
  • Proficient in risk management, contract reviews, and value management.
  • 5+ years coordinating across design, operations, and business development with client presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the Value Management processes.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Support Preconstruction leadership in delivering accurate and timely preconstruction services.
  • Perform day-to-day estimating and planning activities under supervision for assigned projects.
  • Develop concept and detailed estimates across various scopes including civil and structural work.
  • Prepare clear technical assumptions and scope narratives for the projects.
  • Propose value management options to enhance project efficacy.
  • Coordinate bid package development and conduct post-bid analysis.
  • Provide market intelligence and support risk management strategies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Ownership options.
  • Generous time-off programs including vacation and holidays.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits along with life insurance options.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Assistant Preconstruction Manager supports Preconstruction leadership in producing accurate, timely and cost-effective preconstruction services. Depending on assignment, the role may perform day-to-day estimating and planning activities under direct supervision or manage the preconstruction process and resources for assigned projects. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager develops concept and detailed estimates across civil, structural, interior and exterior-envelope scopes; prepares clear technical assumptions and scope narratives; proposes value-management options; and coordinates bid package development and post-bid analysis. This role also contributes market intelligence, supports risk-management strategies (bonds, insurance, SDI), and presents preconstruction deliverables internally and to clients.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of proven leadership of preconstruction/estimating teams with oversight of multi-discipline cost estimating (civil, structural, architectural, and MEP)
  • 5+ years of experience in producing and reviewing detailed cost estimates using advanced estimating tools and market insights; ensure accuracy and quality
  • 5+ Years of experience with risk management, contract review, and value management capabilities.
  • 5+ years of experience coordinating design, operations, and business development; ability to present to clients and maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the Value Management processes
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or 8 years equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:
      • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
      • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there's a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
      • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we're committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being - Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Additional Details

Full-time employees are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefits. Company provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D. Voluntary Whole & Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental LTD, subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement and Incentive plans include 401(k) Retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution, Employee Stock Option Program.

Time off programs include three weeks of accrued vacation, ten paid holidays, two personal days annually and paid sick leave. Paid military and parental leave programs, jury and bereavement leave.

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Primary Location

US-WA-Seattle

Primary Work Location/Assignment

Onsite

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Building Inc.

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

USD $114,770.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $158,000.00/Yr.

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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