Site Service Preconstruction Manager

Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers' most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Overview

Our company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA); health savings accounts (HSA); three weeks of paid time off (PTO); parental leave; 9 paid holidays; various optional benefits; and a 401(k) plan with a company match. We also provide career development opportunities, tuition assistance, and a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture making it one of the best in the industry.

We are searching for an experienced Site Service Preconstruction Manager at our Salt Lake City, UT facility.

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the proposal and bidding process, establishing accurate budgets, and providing risk assessment and mitigation strategies during the preconstruction phase. This role ensures the development of comprehensive proposals and cost estimates, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and delivers a smooth handoff to project management and installation teams. The Preconstruction Manager plays a critical role in cost control, value engineering, and ensuring competitive, high-quality project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of competitive proposals and bids, including detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Review bid documents, specifications, and drawings to ensure scope accuracy.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor solicitations, review submitted bids, and perform scope leveling.
• Coordinate and manage all travel logistics for installers, including booking, scheduling, and expense reconciliation.
• Manage client and subcontractor prequalification processes, including completion of required documentation, safety records, financials, and insurance certificates.
• Develop proposal narratives and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Establish and manage project budgets during preconstruction.
• Provide accurate cost forecasting and support the PM team with value engineering.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality.
• Monitor market conditions, material pricing, and labor rates to maintain competitiveness.
• Identify and analyze risks such as site-specific challenges, logistical issues, or material lead times.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and provide recommendations for constructability and schedule optimization.
• Collaborate with safety and operations teams to ensure risk controls are incorporated into preconstruction planning.
• Prepare complete project documentation packages, including budgets, subcontractor agreements, schedules, and design plans.
• Ensure a seamless transition to the project management and installation teams.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and coordinate with design, engineering, and operations teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain to align preconstruction planning with project delivery.
• Recommend and implement improvements to estimating, bidding, and preconstruction processes.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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