Job Summary As a key member of our Pre-Construction Practice, you will collaborate closely with Preconstruction Managers, Project Managers, and AE (Architect/ Engineer) partners to deliver consistent, high-quality cost and project support services. You will be based in our Chennai, India office as part of a global extension of our US-based Preconstruction team, supporting multiple offices and project teams across the United States. This role is positioned within a growing international capability center and will play a critical role in scaling our preconstruction and project delivery services. You will be empowered to build and lead a high-performing team that enhances efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness across multiple projects.

Education Master's degree / Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or Similar Degree from Reputed Institution or University with Academic Excellence.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership Operations - Build, lead, and mentor an overseas cost management and project support team - Establish scalable processes, standards, and KPIs for estimating, cost analysis, and document control - Manage team workload, utilization, and quality of deliverables across multiple concurrent US projects - Provide training and professional development opportunities for team members - Serve as the primary liaison between the Chennai team and US-based leadership Cost Management Estimating Support - Develop and maintain conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates in support of US preconstruction teams - Perform cost benchmarking, cost modeling, and comparative analysis across project phases - Create and maintain cost databases, historical cost libraries,



and unit rate benchmarks - Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives throughout design development - Assist in review and validation of contractor bids and pricing proposals Target Value Design AE Collaboration - Partner with AE teams and US preconstruction leaders to support Target Value Design (TVD) efforts - Provide real-time cost feedback during design iterations to ensure alignment with project budgets - Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative materials or systems - Collaborate on constructability reviews and scope alignment with design intent - Support milestone estimate updates (30/ 60/ 90 percent design phases) Project Administration Document Control - Provide administrative support for RFI tracking and log management - Support submittal tracking, review coordination, and status reporting - Maintain procurement logs and bid tracking - Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation - Support reporting and dashboard development for project status, cost tracking, and workflows Process Improvement Technology - Drive continuous improvement in estimating tools, workflows, and digital collaboration platforms - Support implementation and optimization of systems such as Procore, Bluebeam, and estimating software - Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency through technology What You'll Bring - 12+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, or preconstruction support - Demonstrated experience building and leading teams in a global or offshore model preferred - Robust background in cost estimating, cost analysis, and construction documentation processes - Experience supporting US-based construction or industrial/ manufacturing projects preferred - Familiarity with RFI, submittal, and procurement workflows within major construction projects - Experience working collaboratively with AE teams and understanding of design development processes - Knowledge of Target Value Design (TVD) or value engineering methodologies preferred - Proficiency with industry tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating platforms - Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

📌 Pre-Construction Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Barry-Wehmiller
📍 Chennai