Job: Preconstruction Manager

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

CORE VALUES

• We Care for People
• We Keep Our Promises
• We Hate Waste
• We Love Challenges
• We Simplify & Standardize
• We Excel & Outperform

OUR CULTURE

Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility 

• Fading West employees:
  • do not need to be managed
  • consistently impress the team with their insights and output
  • are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
  • have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership
  • are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

Problem-Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization

• Fading West employees:
  • Challenge the norms and think outside the box
  • enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve

Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems

• Fading West employees:
  • enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

Strategic Visionary Thinking

• Fading West employees:
  • Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

Relationships and Mission

• Fading West employees:
  • Place a high value on relationships
  • Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
  • Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
  • Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
  • Believe diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Preconstruction Manager leads the planning and preparation phases of construction projects to ensure successful execution. This role involves working collaboratively with clients, designers, and project teams to develop accurate cost estimates, construction schedules, and project scopes. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for identifying potential risks, value engineering opportunities, and ensuring alignment with project goals. 

Requirements

Preconstruction Planning 

• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements. 

• Develop comprehensive preconstruction strategies, schedules, and budgets. 

• Lead the conceptual and detailed cost estimating processes. 

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documents to prepare cost and time estimates. 

• Identify potential leads for new projects and assist in submissions for RFQ’s and RFP’s 

Cost Estimation & Budgeting 

• Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates, including material, labor, and equipment costs. 

• Assist project manager in the development of guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals and ensure alignment with client budgets. 

• Identify value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality. 

• Provide support for factory sales team with on-site conceptual construction budgetting  

Risk Management 

• Identify potential project risks and propose mitigation strategies. 

• Conduct constructability reviews to minimize design and execution conflicts. 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for preconstruction-related activities. 

• Facilitate effective communication between clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders. 

• Present preconstruction plans, budgets, and schedules to clients and senior management. 

Project Handoff 

• Ensure a seamless transition of project information to the construction team. 

• Provide ongoing support during the initial phases of construction to address preconstruction-related concerns. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management. 

• Proven track record in cost estimation and budget management for Class B & C construction projects. 

• Prefer construction management degree  

• Comfortable managing complex operations 

• Strong understanding of construction processes, methods, and materials. 

• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, etc) and Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Excellent organizational and project management skills. 

• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proven experience managing strategic relationships. 

• Construction management software experience 

• In-Person (would consider hybrid position for the right candidate)  

• This role requires signing a confidentiality agreement, intellectual property rights agreement, and non-compete and non-disclosure agreement  

• Background check results that meet Fading West’s standards 

• Reference check that speaks to the positive character of the applicant 

• May be required to regularly stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift or carry more than 50 pounds, climb/balance on stairs or ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 

• Must be competent and comfortable in basic computer skills and navigating modern technology 

ding West rigorously adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-201(1)

BENEFITS SUMMARY
(Offered to all full-time employees (30+ hours/week))

• Health Benefits (Portion of monthly premiums paid by employer)
  • Medical (Cigna)
    • Choice Between two plans
      • High deductible plan with $3200 for individuals and $6200 for families w/ HSA
      • PPO Plan with $1500 deductible for individuals and $3500 for families
  • Direct Primary Care Medical Option
  • Dental (Delta Dental)
  • Vision (VSP)
• 401(K) (Fidelity)
  • 4% Employer Match
• Auxiliary Benefits
  • Long Term Disability (fully employee paid)
  • Life Insurance (fully employee paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Fitness Re-imbursement ($250 / year)
  • Local Gym Discount

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Vacation (2 weeks per year)
  • Personal days (6 days per year) 
  • Sick days 
  • Paid holidays
  • Supplemental Parental Leave (In addition to CO FAMLI Act) 

Fading West Development LLC and all its wholly owned subsidiaries
are equal opportunity employers