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MCL Construction
Program Delivery Lead
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What they do
A Pre-Construction Manager leads planning of a construction project before the building begins. Estimates costs of construction, as well as participating in design decisions, evaluations, studies, value engineering and analysis, scheduling, constructability reviews, and more. May also negotiate for project construction services.
$116,513 / year median in Nebraska
+14% projected growth
Job Description
We're looking for a Program Delivery Lead who is organized, thorough, and collaborative someone who takes real ownership of preconstruction and design from first sketch to final GMP. The title is Program Delivery Lead. The real job is keeping preconstruction and design moving aligned, on budget, and on schedule while every stakeholder in the room stays on the same page. Your Day-to-Day Preconstruction Planning & Coordination Coordinate preconstruction schedules, budgets, and deliverables from day one Engage architects, engineers, estimators, and consultants to keep project objectives aligned Track timelines and milestones, and flag risks before they become problems Build strong client relationships through responsiveness and follow-through Design Management Coordinate design reviews across disciplines to keep everyone pointed at the same goals Support feasibility studies, value engineering, and constructability reviews Keep design-build and design-assist processes moving under the Program Manager's direction Run coordination meetings and document the decisions and action items that come out of them Budget, Process & Communication Support cost estimates, budget updates, and scope definition Monitor design progress against target budgets and flag corrective action early Coordinate GMPs and lump-sum values with design-build and design-assist subcontractors Help standardize workflows, capture lessons learned, and keep documentation audit-ready The Right Fit You're a strong fit if you: Have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field Bring 510 years of experience in project management or preconstruction within commercial construction Have worked with design-build or design-assist delivery methods Understand construction budgeting, scheduling, and process from the ground up Are proficient with project management tools and software Communicate clearly and build trust with clients, subs, and internal teams alike Can manage multiple priorities without losing track of the details Are willing to travel occasionally (up to 20%) and visit active job sites as needed Our Values We hire for character as much as credentials. These four traits define the people who succeed at