Preconstruction Manager Healthcare

Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee the full preconstruction effortfrom first estimate through subcontract finalizationfor technically complex healthcare projects.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams driving alignment between owners design partners and DPR operations to ensurescopeclarity cost accuracy and project readiness.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare clients providing clear data-driven recommendations that support clinical operations long-term facility performance and capital planning.

• Facilitate and often lead value engineering sessions that account for clinical flow infection control equipment planning and regulatory requirements unique to the healthcare environment.

• Guidestrategic pricing procurement and risk assessment initiatives across all building system scopes.

Estimating & Technical Expertise

• Develop conceptual cost models for healthcare facilities using schematic or feasibility-level documents ensuring accuracy across structural MEP medical gas and specialized systems.

• Conduct variance analyses detailed quantity takeoffs and cost scenario modeling as design evolves.

• Prepare complete presentation-ready estimate packages tailored to healthcare decision-makers including cost drivers phasing impacts operational constraints and alternatives.

• Demonstratedeepunderstanding of unit costs and market factors affecting healthcare construction including MEP complexity equipment integration and regulatory compliance.

Trade Partner & Procurement Management

• Prepare detailed bid instructions trade clarifications and comprehensive bid packages specific to healthcare scopes.

• Lead the solicitation analysis and leveling of subcontractor proposalsincluding MEP HVAC fire protection medical gas imaging and other specialized trades.

• Provide subcontractor award recommendations and lead negotiations with trade partners to ensure best value scope alignment and risk mitigation.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Represent DPR in request for proposal (RFP) responses interviews and formal project presentations.

• Cultivate long-term relationships with health systems design partners and key industry stakeholders.

• Identifyand pursue new project opportunities helping strengthen DPRs presence in the healthcare sector.

Contract & Risk Management

• Review construction contracts with an eye for critical healthcare-specific clauses including infection control shutdown coordination regulatory compliance equipment commissioning and damages provisions.

• Provideinformed guidance on project risk phasing strategies and constructability considerations unique to healthcare facilities.

Qualifications:

We seek a senior-level leader who is collaborative detail-oriented and capable of driving large complex healthcare projects through preconstruction with confidence and precision. The ideal candidate willpossess:

• 1015 years of experienceas a commercial construction estimator or preconstruction leader with substantial experience inhealthcare.

• Strong communicationand listening skills with the ability to present clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstratedsuccessresolving complex issues adapting to evolving design requirements and proactively managing project risk.

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced highly collaborative preconstruction environment.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite estimating software (WinEst Timberline or similar) take-off tools (On-Screen Takeoff or similar) BIM tools (Revit Assemble etc.) project management platforms (CMiCor similar) and scheduling tools (Primavera or similar).

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field.

• A strong work ethic a proactive mindset and a customer-first approach.

• This position issalaried

• This is NOT aremote role.