The Preconstruction Manager will lead estimating and budgeting efforts for commercial and institutional construction projects from conceptual design through final pricing and bid submission. This role combines strategic preconstruction leadership, client engagement, subcontractor management, and cost planning to help secure profitable, winning projects.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction organization known for delivering quality projects through strong collaboration and innovation. With a people-first culture and a focus on continuous improvement, the company offers employees the opportunity to make a visible impact while working alongside experienced industry professionals.
Description
The Precon/Estimator will:
- Lead conceptual, schematic, and design development estimating efforts for commercial and institutional projects.
- Develop detailed budgets and cost estimates from preliminary design documents.
- Attend client meetings, pre-bid conferences, site visits, and budget review sessions.
- Present cost information, industry pricing trends, and supply chain insights to clients.
- Partner with proposal teams to prepare complete and competitive RFP responses.
- Direct budgeting efforts and coordinate support from the preconstruction team.
- Facilitate internal kickoff, scope review, coverage, and pricing meetings.
- Ensure complete and competitive subcontractor pricing coverage.
- Develop bid strategies that strengthen competitiveness and improve project profitability.
- Collaborate with architects, consultants, and design teams throughout the preconstruction process.
- Generate RFIs and identify missing information within construction documents.
- Recommend value engineering and cost-saving solutions.
- Perform constructability reviews and participate in design meetings.
- Complete quantity takeoffs and prepare in-house cost estimates.
- Manage bid tabs, leveling sheets, and trade package evaluations.
- Identify scope gaps and provide supplemental pricing as needed.
- Prepare qualifications, clarifications, and assumptions for budget submissions.
- Develop and maintain detailed scopes of work for subcontractors.
- Utilize estimating and takeoff software to prepare budgets, estimates, and bids.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the preconstruction department.
- Maintain and expand relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Mentor and develop junior estimating and preconstruction professionals.
- Foster collaboration across departments and project teams.
Profile
A successful Precon/Estimator should have:
- 7+ years of estimating experience on commercial and/or institutional construction projects.
- Experience utilizing construction takeoff software.
- Ability to develop, edit, and collaborate on detailed scopes of work.
- Working knowledge of the subcontractor market throughout the DMV and Baltimore region.
- Experience presenting budgets, estimates, and project deliverables to clients.
- Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, design-phase budgeting, and competitive bidding.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Competitive mindset with a track record of pursuing and winning work.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and risk-management skills.
Job Offer
The Precon/Estimator will receive:
- Competitive base salary of $95,000-$130,000 plus bonus opportunity.
- Opportunity to lead visible, client-facing preconstruction assignments.
- Collaborative culture that values accountability, teamwork, integrity, and professional growth.
- Exposure to diverse commercial and institutional construction projects.
- Ability to influence project strategy, profitability, and company success from the earliest stages of development.
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