Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager Overview

At Unispace, we are dedicated to creating spaces that empower individuals and businesses to thrive. As a global design-build partner, we deliver workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands. With a team of over 500 professionals across four continents, we integrate strategy, design, project management, and delivery into a seamless experience. Our approach allows us to respond with agility, tackle complex challenges, and achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients. We prioritize our people, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.

As a Preconstruction Manager, you will oversee commercial interior fit-out projects from the initial client briefing through to the pre-contract stage. Your role will involve working on design development, estimating, technical evaluations, and assembling documentation for tenders, culminating in contract agreements before handing over to the Delivery team for the build process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the estimating proposal from scope identification to final costing and submission.
• Thoroughly review plans, drawings, and specifications to develop a deep understanding of all materials, labor, and time required to complete the project.
• Collaborate with the Delivery team during planning phases prior to project initiation.
• Review drawings and provide comments to highlight potential constructability issues, value engineering opportunities, and ensure an accurate scope of work.
• Spearhead any necessary corrections or changes.
• Manage cash flow effectively and communicate potential profit opportunities to the Project team.
• Conduct a comprehensive subcontractor bidding process to ensure all general contractors are bidding on the same scope of work, project details, logistics, and timelines.
• Ensure project schedules are robust enough for estimating and purchasing to occur.
• Produce complete and progressive project budgets throughout the client acquisition process and present these to clients based on their needs.
• Ensure project profitability, client satisfaction, and the engagement of quality subcontractors for each project.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with subcontractors, prioritizing client needs.

About You:

We expect you to have a solid understanding of the Preconstruction process from Client Acquisition to the point where work on site begins. You should have experience in Commercial Interiors or Corporate Fit-out, or possess highly relevant experience from another industry. As an experienced team member, you will be expected to mentor junior colleagues and provide assistance as needed, potentially managing them on larger projects where support is required. This role is hybrid, based in London, and candidates must be located in the nearby area to be considered.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
• Pension plan and paid holiday leave.
• Travel opportunities across our global offices.
• Extensive rewards and recognition programs.
• Career development opportunities and a focus on employee well-being.

If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world’s most recognizable commercial design projects, we encourage you to apply through our careers page. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle where required by applicable law.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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