Alpha Inc. Hawaii ยท 2 weeks ago
Pre-Construction Manager
Maui, Hawaii
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expAlpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction, renewable energy, concrete services, drilling, and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the estimating handoff process, drive preconstruction coordination, and ensure project readiness through effective risk management and cross-functional alignment.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the Estimating-to-Operations Handoff
Lead the estimating handoff process immediately after award or apparent low bid
Consolidate bid files, assumptions, clarifications, risks, and action items
Facilitate structured handoff meetings and distribute documented outcomes that drive accountability
Drive Preconstruction Coordination & Early Project Setup
Organize estimating folders and clean bid documentation for operational use
Identify long-lead items and coordinate early procurement strategies
Support buyout efforts and track early deliverables in HCSS to ensure projects are startup-ready
Verify Scope, Cost, and Assumptions
Validate cost codes, quantity takeoffs, major cost drivers, and production assumptions
Confirm subcontractor scope, allowances, and exclusions
Ensure HeavyJob project status and setup are accurate prior to handoff
Manage Permitting & Early Compliance
Identify required permits early in the process
Submit, track, and manage approvals through completion
Maintain accurate permit records within the project file
Lead Cross-Functional Alignment
Work closely with Estimating, Operations, Accounting, and Leadership
Communicate clear summaries of bid assumptions, margin risks, long-lead exposures, and early opportunities
Serve as a steady point of coordination during a high-risk phase of the project lifecycle
Identify and Mitigate Risk Early
Flag constructability, access, phasing, owner-driven, contractual, and litigation risks
Maintain and update risk logs through project startup
Coordinate with Contracts and Operations leadership when issues arise
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or operations within heavy civil or infrastructure construction
Demonstrated success supporting complex projects from bid through startup
Strong understanding of cost controls, production planning, and operational risk
Proactive, organized, and highly detail-oriented
Clear, confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams
Collaborative leader who earns trust and alignment
Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities
Proficient with construction management and estimating systems (HCSS experience strongly preferred)
Benefits
Bonus eligibility (commensurate with experience)
Company
Alpha Inc. Hawaii
Alpha Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Stenger
CEO/ President
Jeff Baldwin
Chief Financial Officer
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