Preconstruction Manager / Project Planner - Design-Build Industrial/Manufacturing

Preconstruction Manager / Project Planner
Location: Natick, MA (Primarily Office-Based with Local Site Visits)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

A highly respected design-build firm with decades of experience in commercial, life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and retail markets is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Manager / Project Planner to join its dynamic preconstruction team. This role is critical in shaping project strategies, coordinating design and construction resources, and aligning internal and external teams to ensure successful outcomes for every client.

If you’re passionate about early-stage planning, client engagement, and design-build execution, and want to be a key part of a collaborative firm with a strong reputation, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Define and guide overall project strategy from concept to contract

• Collaborate with design, estimating, and construction teams to align goals

• Lead internal strategy sessions to develop creative and cost-effective approaches

• Coordinate and participate in sales meetings, client presentations, and interviews

Client-Facing Leadership

• Serve as the primary client liaison during preconstruction

• Hold weekly client meetings alongside the architectural team

• Translate client goals into actionable design and construction plans

Team Communication & Meetings

• Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

• Organize and distribute meeting minutes, action item reports, and project documentation

Scope & Estimate Development

• Work with clients, consultants, vendors, and estimators to define and document project scope

• Prepare conceptual budgets, control estimates, and GMPs

• Develop preliminary schedules and coordinate construction logistics plans

Documentation & Deliverables

• Draft proposals, project scope summaries, contracts, and schedules

• Support contract negotiations and final reviews

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in preconstruction or project planning (design-build preferred)

• Familiarity with building systems and construction methodology

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Bluebeam

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

• Strategic thinker with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement

Why Join This Team?

• Work on impactful projects across New England in a collaborative and supportive culture

• Enjoy a healthy balance between client-facing leadership and internal coordination

• Join a company that values transparency, accountability, growth, and life balance

Work Environment:
Primarily office-based in an open environment, with occasional construction site visits. Moderate to loud noise levels may be encountered during site inspections.

Travel:
Minimal, local travel required during business hours.

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.