Preconstruction Manager – Hybrid, New England Region

Job overview

The Preconstruction Manager – Hybrid, New England Region role is hybrid, with the position based in Boston, MA. Compensation is not specified. The role reports to the Director of Preconstruction. DOC is a construction management and general contracting firm whose mission is to make a transformative impact on communities through buildings, infrastructure, and relationships. The manager leads projects through design and planning, aligning cost, schedule, quality, and constructability with client goals before construction begins. The role coordinates owners, design teams, estimators, subcontractors, and internal partners; manages risks and preconstruction finances; and supports a smooth transition into construction.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute preconstruction work plans
• serve as the primary design-phase contact
• lead preconstruction meetings and coordinate stakeholders
• advise on cost, scheduling, logistics, risk mitigation, coordination, and constructability
• align designs with owner objectives and approved budgets
• support Target Value Design, Lean practices, and Choosing by Advantages
• identify risks and mitigation strategies
• monitor design milestones and communicate cost, schedule, or scope impacts
• coordinate transition to construction
• track budgets and forecast costs
• coordinate payment applications and scope-change documentation
• support subcontractor engagement, design-assist and design-build packages, public bidding, proposals, interviews, standards, and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preconstruction manager

hybrid

new england region

boston ma

doc

construction management

design phase

cost planning

scheduling

risk management

constructability

employee-owned organization

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Why this role

The posting seeks 7–10 years of construction management experience and a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. CMAR and/or Design-Build experience is preferred.

About the employer

DOC is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.