Senior Manager, Pre-Construction

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Pre-Construction Manager with a proven track record of success and at least ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry. This individual must be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage both people and complex projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of driving multiple land-based hospitality projects through all phases of the project. This position reports to the Director of Pre-Construction and will have two direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of pre-construction professionals, fostering accountability and performance.

• Conduct performance reviews, support career growth, and manage day-to-day priorities.

• Promote continuous improvement and team collaboration across projects and departments.

Project Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement high-level pre-construction strategies across a portfolio of projects.

• Work closely with senior leadership to align pre-construction plans with investment strategy and company goals.

• Drive execution efficiency across multiple projects, including new developments and capital improvements.

• Creates, leads, fosters, and enhances relations with architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for multi-million-dollar projects.

• Lead internal and external progress meetings, tracking deliverables and risks.

Cost Estimation and Budget Management

• Develop, oversee, and validate all project related cost estimates, including hard and soft costs at all design phases.

• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure budget compliance.

• Provide cost guidance and feedback during design to maximize value and maintain feasibility.

• Take-off quantities and budget the work cost at each design phase.

Design Coordination and Feasibility

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers to ensure project designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s expectations.

• Provide early input to influence project feasibility, scope, and construction methodologies.

• Ensure designs meet all regulatory compliance and sustainability standards.

• Reviews drawings and specifications for constructability, accuracy, and completeness, including Civil, Landscape, Structural, MEP, Architectural, and Pool consultants for all design phases.

• Review design documentation for constructability, compliance, and value optimization across discipline

Bid Management and Contract Negotiation

• Manage the preparation of bid packages and oversee transparent, competitive procurement processes.

• Lead contract negotiations with vendors, consultants, and contractors.

• Manage contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders.

Risk and Opportunity Management

• Proactively identify risks and opportunities that could impact scope, schedule, cost or reputation.

• Audit and validate scopes of work, fees, contingencies, and assumptions.

• Monitor long-lead procurement items and potential delays, adjusting plans as needed.

Executive and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the senior liaison between all internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, regulatory bodies, and community representatives.

• Holds external vendors/contractors responsible for delays and cost overruns from the project schedule.

• Lead coordination with AHJs, permitting agencies, and key external stakeholders to support project approvals and pre- construction milestones.

• Maintain open, consistent communication to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.

Regulatory compliance and Permitting

• Lead permitting strategy and execution across jurisdictions.

• Oversee the permitting process, ensuring all necessary permits are obtained in a timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, zoning, and international standards.

Quality Assurance / Process Development

• Help with development and maintenance of internal QA/QC standards for pre-construction activities.

• Identify process gaps and implement the best practices for continuous improvement.

• Review project deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with company standards.

Construction Administration Support

• Support seamless handoff to construction teams with complete documentation and design clarity.

• Manage document control including RFIs, submittals, and change orders during pre-construction.

• Monitor project status and communicate key metrics to executive leadership.

This position is based in Miami, Florida.

Over 25% travel

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably, architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, MEP, construction management or a related field.

• Ten plus (10+) years of progressive experience in construction management with a heavy focus on Pre-Construction.

• Strong leadership and people management experience, including direct reports.

• Expertise in Hospitality, F&B, Retail and/or infrastructure projects.

• Skilled in managing multiple projects in parallel.

• Experience with Infrastructure, Utility, and Support Facility projects is a plus.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.

• Highly analytical and organized with strong attention to detail.

• A PMP certification is preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Expected to uphold and promote high standards of persona, accountability, and integrity and encourage the same standards in the team.

• Ability to work with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• Must have strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, paying close attention to details.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheets, AutoDesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks or similar software.

• Experience with BIM Coordination is a plus.

FINANCIAL/QUANTITATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal Interactions:

• Product Development: Align on project goals, scope definition, and business case inputs.
• Environmental : Coordinate on site assessments, regulatory compliance, and permitting strategy.
• Architecture & Design : Direct design development to align with budget, constructability, and schedule.
• Construction : Ensure seamless handoff and continuity from pre-construction through mobilization.
• Operations : Integrate operational requirements into design and planning.
• Project Management Office (PMO): Collaborate on reporting, process standards, and governance.
• Finance and Procurement Departments: Interact as needed for budgeting, cost control, and material procurement.
• Human Resources: Occasional interaction for team development, training, and recruitment matters.

External Interactions:

• Vendors and Contractors: Frequent interaction (as required per project phase) for bidding, negotiation, and coordination of supplies and services.
• Cost Estimators: Oversee independent cost reviews and benchmarking to validate budgets.
• Schedulers: Collaborate on critical path development, milestone tracking, and phasing strategies.
• General Contractors: Lead pre-construction coordination, procurement input, and constructability reviews.
• Regulatory Authorities: Periodic interaction (as per project requirements) for obtaining approvals, ensuring compliance, and addressing regulatory issues.
• Industry Associations: Occasional participation in meetings and seminars for networking, staying abreast of industry trends, and advocating on behalf of the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires frequent travel to construction sites in Caribbean climates or remote locations, involving outdoor work under varied weather conditions and navigating uneven terrain.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Enjoy a dynamic working environment in a modern office, surrounded by a diverse and multicultural team that fosters creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect.

We know there’s a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We’ll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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