Precon Manager - Government Design-Build - Bethesda, MD

Join a Top DC-Area GC on a Rapid Growth Trajectory!

Lead preconstruction on complex projects valued up to $200M+!

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, long-established commercial general contractor with 200+ employees and significant year-over-year growth across the DC Metro area. With a diverse portfolio spanning education, healthcare, life sciences, government, multifamily, hospitality, and commercial construction, the company offers the stability of an established builder with the opportunity of a rapidly expanding organization.

Job Description

The Precon Manager - Government Design-Build - Bethesda, MD will be responsible for:

• Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for projects ranging from approximately $10M to $200M+.
• Develop conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, budgets, and competitive bids throughout the preconstruction lifecycle.
• Pursue public-sector and government design-build opportunities, helping develop competitive project strategies and proposals.
• Partner directly with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and design teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation to establish accurate scopes and budgets.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing while identifying scope gaps and potential project risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed estimates across multiple construction trades.
• Provide value engineering and constructability recommendations to improve project cost, schedule, and overall execution.
• Prepare and deliver professional estimate presentations and proposal materials to clients and internal leadership.
• Manage multiple active pursuits, estimates, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborate closely with operations and project teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction into construction.
• Help strengthen client and trade-partner relationships while contributing to the company's continued growth throughout the DMV.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Precon Manager - Government Design-Build - Bethesda, MD should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of preconstruction and estimating experience within commercial construction.
• Proven experience estimating projects valued between approximately $10M and $200M+.
• Experience working directly with owners, clients, architects, and design teams.
• Previous experience pursuing or bidding public-sector/government design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, building systems, trades, and estimating best practices.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to balance multiple deadlines and priorities.

What's on Offer

The Precon Manager - Government Design-Build - Bethesda, MD will receive:

• Competitive salary - $115,000 to $175,000.
• Major growth: Join a business projected to reach $350M in annual revenue, up from $220M in 2024, with plans to continue significantly expanding.
• Impressive projects: Work on complex new construction and interior projects across education, healthcare, science & technology, government, multifamily, hospitality, office, and other commercial markets.
• Excellent Benefits: Vehicle allowance, 3 weeks of starting PTO, 401(k) match, multiple medical and dental options, vision, HSA/FSA, company-paid disability and life insurance, paid parking, and an onsite fitness facility.
• Career development: Join a team-oriented culture that invests heavily in employees through coaching, training, leadership development, and opportunities for long-term advancement.

If this sounds like your next career move, apply today!