Sr Pre Construction Manager - Henderson Building Solutions

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different
We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3


Position Summary
The Senior Pre-Construction Manager leads the planning, strategy, and development of Henderson Building Solutions' largest and most complex project opportunities from early planning and conceptual design through bidding and transition to the construction team. This role serves as a primary client contact and leads pursuit teams in developing technical solutions, pricing strategies, and proposals that align with client needs and business objectives. The Senior Pre-Construction Manager also helps advance pre-construction tools, processes, and standards while supporting a best-in-class client experience.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepares site investigation teams to collect field data and advises teams on complex field conditions.
• Resolves issues that may impact project schedule or budget through the project bid date.
• Documents observations, issues, and potential solutions.
• Advises on conceptual design and reviews calculations to support solutions presented to the design team.
• Communicates project scope to contracting partners to support budget development.
• Provides leadership and direction for assessment teams.
• Leads projects through the assessment, design, and project buyout phases.
• Leads the bidding process and provides recommendations on subcontractor selection.
• Maintains responsibility and accountability for project budgets.
• Prepares project turnover packages for transition to implementation.
• Assigns projects and manages resources to maintain project schedules.
• Advises project team members of budget impacts resulting from project changes.
• Manages 2–3 direct reports, including performance evaluations.
• Develops and maintains technical standards for project deliverables.
• Performs quality control reviews of project deliverables.
• Advises on complex project issues and supports problem-solving activities.
• Conducts training and onboarding for new team members.
• Develops and conducts new and ongoing training exercises.
• Provides technical assistance and support to HBS team members.
• Mentors and trains junior members of the pre-construction team, serves as a role model, and demonstrates the organization's core values in daily activities.
• Coordinates project criteria, long-lead items, and logistical complexities with project team members.
• Reviews solicitation documents, distributes materials to bidding subcontractors and vendors, and reviews responses.
• Oversees bidding period activities and distributes RFIs, responses, and addenda as necessary.
• Evaluates proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Recommends subcontractor and equipment selections to owners and clients.
• Assists with contract negotiations with subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepares final subcontract documentation for execution.
• Participates in the design-assist process with selected subcontractors and internal team members to maintain quality and support consistent project outcomes.
• Partners with the engineerin