Senior Preconstruction Manager - Multifamily & Commercial

• Join one of the Mid-Atlantic's top General Contractors!
• Competitive base salary, bonus potential, 3 weeks PTO & more!

About Our Client

Our client is a long‑standing, family‑owned general contractor with over 70 years of history and a strong presence throughout the Mid‑Atlantic. They employ more than 350 professionals and generate approximately $400M in annual revenue, delivering multifamily, mixed‑use, commercial, interiors, retail, and specialty projects typically ranging from $10M-$50M, with experience on projects exceeding $200M. The firm is known for promoting from within, maintaining a tight‑knit, community‑driven culture, and achieving strong client retention with a high percentage of negotiated work. They are also deeply involved in community initiatives and have received multiple industry awards recognizing project excellence and performance.

Job Description

The Senior Preconstruction Manager - Multifamily & Commercial will be responsible for:

• Leading preconstruction efforts for multifamily and commercial projects from concept through GMP and contract execution
• Overseeing estimating, budgeting, and cost modeling at the conceptual, schematic, and detailed design phases
• Managing the GMP process, including scope reviews, value engineering, and cost reconciliation
• Collaborating closely with ownership, design teams, and internal stakeholders to align scope, schedule, and budget
• Directing subcontractor and vendor bid solicitation, analysis, leveling, and recommendations
• Driving value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, constructability, and schedule while maintaining quality
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to identify constructability issues, risks, and opportunities early
• Developing preliminary project schedules and logistics plans in coordination with operations teams
• Supporting business development pursuits, including conceptual pricing, proposals, and interview participation
• Mentoring and guiding junior preconstruction and estimating staff
• Ensuring a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations with clear handoff and documentation

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

The Senior Preconstruction Manager - Multifamily & Commercial will have:

• 8+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management, with a strong mix of multifamily and commercial project experience
• Proven experience leading preconstruction teams and processes through conceptual design, GMP, and contract execution
• Strong background in cost estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and scope reconciliation
• Experience managing subcontractor bid packages, leveling, and buyout recommendations
• Deep understanding of construction documents, constructability reviews, and risk analysis
• Ability to partner closely with owners, architects, engineers, and internal operations teams
• Experience supporting business development efforts, including conceptual pricing, proposals, and client presentations
• Proficiency with preconstruction and estimating tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, estimating software)
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

What's on Offer

The Senior Preconstruction Manager - Multifamily & Commercial will receive:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $150K to $180K
• Lucrative bonus potential paid out annually
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 3 weeks PTO
• 401k + company match