AECOM

Pre-Construction Executive

AECOM$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field with 12 years of relevant experience in pre-construction management.
  • Proven track record managing pre-construction for projects exceeding $50 million.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience in the Northeast U.S. construction market is advantageous.
  • Background in various sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life sciences, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all pre-construction activities from site evaluations to construction mobilization.
  • Provide strategic guidance aligned with client objectives and project needs.
  • Collaborate with leadership on value engineering and cost optimization opportunities.
  • Conduct thorough site assessments and collaborate with engineers and architects to ensure site readiness.
  • Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates, monitoring budget alignment throughout preconstruction.
  • Develop project schedules, identifying critical milestones and managing risks.
  • Act as the primary client contact during the preconstruction phase, presenting plans and engaging stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful projects that shape city skylines.
  • Collaboration with a seasoned team at a renowned firm with a rich history in construction management.
  • Mentorship and leadership development opportunities within a dynamic work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM Tishman is seeking an experienced pre-construction executive for ground-up projects to lead and oversee all pre-construction activities for various building developments, ensuring seamless planning, budgeting, and execution from site preparation through project mobilization.

This is a pivotal role that ensures the success of large-scale building projects by leading all preconstruction efforts, from cost estimation to risk management. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and client-focused communication skills and is responsible for driving strategy, cost certainty, and client engagement from early concept through contract award, while collaborating closely with design teams, operations, and executive leadership.

This position will be based in Boston, MA and has responsibilities for the Northeast Region.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ground-up construction, including site development, permitting, and vertical construction, with a proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing services involved in planning a construction project before the actual construction begins.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership
  • Oversee the entire pre-construction process for group-up projects, from initial site evaluations to construction mobilization.
  • Provide strategic guidance to ensure alignment with client objectives and project requirements.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost optimization.

Site Development and Feasibility
  • Conduct site assessments, including geotechnical, environmental, and utility evaluations.
  • Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, and consultants to ensure site readiness.
  • Identify and address potential site challenges, including zoning, permitting, and infrastructure requirements.

Cost Estimation and Budgeting
  • Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
  • Ensure all estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with market conditions.
  • Monitor and manage the project budget during the preconstruction phase.

Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying critical milestones and potential risks.
  • Coordinate with design teams to ensure constructability and feasibility of designs.
  • Oversee procurement strategies and long-lead item identification.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the preconstruction phase.
  • Present project plans, budgets, and schedules to clients and stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Risk Management
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks related to cost, schedule, and constructability.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Team Management
  • Lead and mentor a team of estimators, schedulers, and preconstruction professionals.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About Construction Management - AECOM Tishman

Since 1898, AECOM Tishman has managed some of the largest and most complex mixed-use and mega development projects in the U.S., in total building more than 600 million square feet. From luxury residential buildings to complex mixed-use mega-developments, historic renovations, top-rated hospitals, and the world's most revered tall buildings - the AECOM Tishman legacy is one that is even stronger today, constructing buildings that define city skylines and local neighborhoods.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field and twelve (12) years of relevant experience leading all pre-construction efforts on a variety of group-up building construction projects ensuring successful planning, estimating, and positioning of projects prior to construction or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including four (4) years of leadership.
  • Proven track record of managing pre-construction effort for ground up projects exceeding $50 million in value.

Preferred Requirement:
  • Master's Degree
  • Demonstrated experience supporting ground-up construction projects in the Northeast US market.
  • Background in commercial, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, residential, mix-use

Technical Skills:
  • Background in commercial, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, residential, mix-use
  • Strong understanding of site development, vertical construction, and market trends.
  • Knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, permitting processes and safety standards.

Leadership Skills:
  • Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Key Competencies:
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in cost estimation.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Proactive risk identification and mitigation.
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on team development.


Additional Information
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now of in the future
  • Qualified candidates who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
  • This position is not hybrid or remote

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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