What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Manager position at Mercer International Inc.?
Company Description
Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber (MMT) we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, Washington, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany and the United States.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Position Description
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager – Projects, the Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, technical coordination, and proposal development for mass timber projects once a lead has been developed or an RFP has been issued. This role works closely with inhouse Estimating, Engineering, Fabrication Design, Manufacturing, and Construction departments to develop competitive, risk-averse, and comprehensive project proposals. Through technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration, the Preconstruction Manager ensures that Mercer Mass Timber delivers value-driven solutions aligned with client goals and internal execution capabilities. This role is based in Spokane, WA.
Responsibilities
We look forward to receiving your resume with a cover letter by email to careers.mmt@mercerint.com. Please include your name and the job title you are applying for in the subject line. The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Please note that relocation assistance will not be available.
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.
Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber (MMT) we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, Washington, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany and the United States.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Position Description
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager – Projects, the Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, technical coordination, and proposal development for mass timber projects once a lead has been developed or an RFP has been issued. This role works closely with inhouse Estimating, Engineering, Fabrication Design, Manufacturing, and Construction departments to develop competitive, risk-averse, and comprehensive project proposals. Through technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration, the Preconstruction Manager ensures that Mercer Mass Timber delivers value-driven solutions aligned with client goals and internal execution capabilities. This role is based in Spokane, WA.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate project requirements (including specifications, drawings, and scope) to inform mass timber strategies.
- Lead internal preconstruction kickoff meetings to align teams on project strategy, design intent, and scope.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify project risks, opportunities, and differentiators for proposed solutions.
- Lead constructability reviews and support value engineering to optimize timber design and integration.
- Coordinate delegated design and design-assist efforts between external consultants and internal technical teams.
- Work with the VDC team to develop feasibility models, connection visuals, and layout documentation for design and client presentations.
- Develop comprehensive proposal packages in collaboration with Estimating, clearly articulating scope, assumptions, pricing, and technical solutions, while addressing project constraints, logistics, schedule, and coordination.
- Contribute to project narratives, clarifications, preliminary schedules, and material sourcing strategies.
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to support early sourcing and advise on market conditions and escalation risks.
- Contribute to logistics and manufacturing planning to ensure realistic proposal timelines and installation sequences.
- Prepare detailed documentation for awarded projects and lead the internal handoff process to project management and operations.
- Support the development and review of contract scopes to ensure alignment with bid documents and project assumptions.
- Participate in project setup activities, including schedule validation, vendor alignment, and client expectation management.
- Represent Mercer Mass Timber in preconstruction meetings, providing technical insight, risk mitigation strategies, and system recommendations to support client decisions.
- Mentor and support junior preconstruction staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Construction Management, or have over 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, with a focus on construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience as a Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager or a similar role in the commercial/industrial manufacturing industry.
- Strong proficiency in construction cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Proficient in construction management and scheduling software (e.g., Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore, etc.).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Resilience, ability, and desire to mentor, lead and grow the Mercer Mass Timber team.
- Strong problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
- Basic understanding of contract law and project accounting.
- The salary for this position is $85,000-$110,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience.
- Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
We look forward to receiving your resume with a cover letter by email to careers.mmt@mercerint.com. Please include your name and the job title you are applying for in the subject line. The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Please note that relocation assistance will not be available.
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000