Assistant Preconstruction Manager
Pinkard Construction, Denver, CO, United States
Assistant Preconstruction Manager
Pinkard Construction, a regional mid‑sized general contractor based in Colorado, seeks an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to report to the Chief Preconstruction Manager. The role provides advanced assistance with gathering and compiling data for conceptual and/or negotiated bid projects, prepares estimates under the guidance of a Senior or Preconstruction Manager, and is active in trade partner retainment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in promoting, solicitation and developing engagement from operations during the preconstruction phase.
Assist in integrating with the design team and owner to provide professional services throughout.
Safety
Proactively places a high priority on safety at all times and asserts that priority whenever and wherever needed.
Collaborates with operations staff to develop project‑specific safety estimates.
Risk Management
Assists in maintaining a in‑house system of pre‑qualified subcontractors and vendors to assure quality control and limit risk to Pinkard and their clients.
Assists in preparing cost proposals for value‑engineering options prior to evaluation by design team and owners.
Reads and is familiar with both owner preconstruction and construction agreements for assigned projects.
Tracks and manages preconstruction project costs as they relate to revenue and scope of services.
Estimating
Provides/Supports complete estimates for projects during the initial phases of design through final design documents.
Provides/Supports interim update budgets based on partial design information to ensure project costs are within target budget.
Provides/Supports all aspects of the estimate process from quantity takeoff through project operations interface.
Evaluates subcontractor bids for completeness of scope.
Documents evolution of the design using meeting minutes and RFI processes.
Promotes internal peer review of estimates prior to client presentations.
Scheduling
Supports Preconstruction Team in ensuring that the project preconstruction schedule is developed, maintained, updated, communicated and implemented in accordance with owner agreement and Pinkard standards.
Defect Prevention
Provides input on the constructability of design documents, including identifying document discrepancies, lead time impacts, high‑risk elements, etc.
Solicits third‑party reviews and ensures that all comments are incorporated into contract documents.
Team Leadership
Assists in ensuring that all Pinkard team members collaborate toward project safety, quality, and profit goals.
Assists with owner and architect relationships to ensure client satisfaction and establish trust.
Works with design teams to understand their project goals and priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Knows and can perform the duties of a Project Engineer.
Minimum of four years’ experience in commercial construction within the United States.
At least three years of preconstruction/estimating experience in commercial construction within the United States.
OSHA 30‑hour certification, renewed at least every three years.
Salary and Benefits
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position is
$90,000 - $121,000
plus profit sharing. Base pay within this range will be determined by relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.
Benefits include four choices of highly rated medical plans, dental, and vision benefits (covering eligible employees and their dependents), generous paid time off, 401(k) with employer contribution, profit sharing, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance programs, mental health resources, identity theft protection, optional pet insurance, prepaid legal, life insurance for dependents, college savings plans, paid volunteer time, fitness reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, and a second language fluency program.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, click "Apply Now" (in this posting or in the Careers section of PinkardBuilds.com) by March 30, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pinkard Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)
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Pinkard Construction, a regional mid‑sized general contractor based in Colorado, seeks an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to report to the Chief Preconstruction Manager. The role provides advanced assistance with gathering and compiling data for conceptual and/or negotiated bid projects, prepares estimates under the guidance of a Senior or Preconstruction Manager, and is active in trade partner retainment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in promoting, solicitation and developing engagement from operations during the preconstruction phase.
Assist in integrating with the design team and owner to provide professional services throughout.
Safety
Proactively places a high priority on safety at all times and asserts that priority whenever and wherever needed.
Collaborates with operations staff to develop project‑specific safety estimates.
Risk Management
Assists in maintaining a in‑house system of pre‑qualified subcontractors and vendors to assure quality control and limit risk to Pinkard and their clients.
Assists in preparing cost proposals for value‑engineering options prior to evaluation by design team and owners.
Reads and is familiar with both owner preconstruction and construction agreements for assigned projects.
Tracks and manages preconstruction project costs as they relate to revenue and scope of services.
Estimating
Provides/Supports complete estimates for projects during the initial phases of design through final design documents.
Provides/Supports interim update budgets based on partial design information to ensure project costs are within target budget.
Provides/Supports all aspects of the estimate process from quantity takeoff through project operations interface.
Evaluates subcontractor bids for completeness of scope.
Documents evolution of the design using meeting minutes and RFI processes.
Promotes internal peer review of estimates prior to client presentations.
Scheduling
Supports Preconstruction Team in ensuring that the project preconstruction schedule is developed, maintained, updated, communicated and implemented in accordance with owner agreement and Pinkard standards.
Defect Prevention
Provides input on the constructability of design documents, including identifying document discrepancies, lead time impacts, high‑risk elements, etc.
Solicits third‑party reviews and ensures that all comments are incorporated into contract documents.
Team Leadership
Assists in ensuring that all Pinkard team members collaborate toward project safety, quality, and profit goals.
Assists with owner and architect relationships to ensure client satisfaction and establish trust.
Works with design teams to understand their project goals and priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Knows and can perform the duties of a Project Engineer.
Minimum of four years’ experience in commercial construction within the United States.
At least three years of preconstruction/estimating experience in commercial construction within the United States.
OSHA 30‑hour certification, renewed at least every three years.
Salary and Benefits
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position is
$90,000 - $121,000
plus profit sharing. Base pay within this range will be determined by relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.
Benefits include four choices of highly rated medical plans, dental, and vision benefits (covering eligible employees and their dependents), generous paid time off, 401(k) with employer contribution, profit sharing, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance programs, mental health resources, identity theft protection, optional pet insurance, prepaid legal, life insurance for dependents, college savings plans, paid volunteer time, fitness reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, and a second language fluency program.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, click "Apply Now" (in this posting or in the Careers section of PinkardBuilds.com) by March 30, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pinkard Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)
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