Senior Preconstruction Manager

Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through.

Journey Construction is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to join our team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this leadership role, you'll set projects up for success by guiding the preconstruction team, partnering with clients and designers, and providing strategic oversight from concept through final pricing.

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  Lead and mentor the preconstruction team across multiple projects

  
  
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  Oversee estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk assessment

  
  
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  Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to align scope, cost, and schedule

  
  
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  Serve as the primary client contact during preconstruction

  
  
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  Drive value analysis and alternative solutions considering cost, schedule, and lifecycle impacts

  
  
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  Lead project interviews and preconstruction strategy discussions

  
  
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  Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies

  
  
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  Continuously improve preconstruction processes and best practices

  
  

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  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

  
  
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  8-15 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management

  
  
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  Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously

  
  

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  Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

  
  
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  Deep understanding of construction costs, schedules, and constructability

  
  
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  Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations

  
  
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  Experience collaborating with internal teams and external partners

  
  
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  Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Ediphi, PlanSwift, Togal.AI, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and BuildingConnected

  
  
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  Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a team-first mindset

  
  

Journey Group offers competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA options, disability coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave. This role may also be eligible for a cell phone allowance, clothing allowance, mileage reimbursement, and potential relocation assistance.

If you're ready to make an impact by helping build strong projects and communities, apply online or stop by our office at
4500 W 58th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).