Preconstruction Manager - Construction Management Firm - Base Salary to 170k/year - Washington, DC

Preconstruction Manager - Construction Management Firm - Base Salary to 170k/year - Washington, DC

Our client is a commercial construction management firm serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. They deliver ground-up commercial and institutional construction projects, including healthcare, education, multifamily, recreation, affordable housing, and other community-focused developments.

They are seeking a Preconstruction Manager with 8+ years of estimating experience with a focus on heavy MEP construction scopes. This position will manage preconstruction activities for large commercial projects, including projects valued at $20M and above. The Preconstruction Manager will lead estimating, procurement, bid package development, project financials, risk management, and coordination with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate preconstruction activities throughout the work acquisition and project planning process
• Develop conceptual estimates and progress estimates at design milestones for ground-up commercial construction projects
• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), material, building system, and subcontractor costs
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimating for large commercial construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, design documents, and document progress for scope development and coordination
• Develop bid packages, scopes of work, and subcontractor procurement strategies
• Manage subcontractor and supplier bidding, bid leveling, and scope evaluation
• Build and maintain subcontractor, trade partner, supplier, and vendor relationships
• Support project financial planning, cost analysis, value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk management
• Coordinate preconstruction requirements with project executives, clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners
• Support preconstruction for projects with large MEP scopes, including ground-up healthcare, education, multifamily, institutional, and other commercial construction

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field
• 8+ years of estimating experience with a focus on MEP construction scopes
• Experience with ground-up commercial construction projects involving large mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes
• Experience building projects $20M and over
• Experience building similar projects in the DMV area
• Knowledge of building construction, construction materials, building systems, market conditions, and trade practices
• Experience with conceptual estimating, detailed takeoffs, bid package development, subcontractor bidding, and procurement
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar construction estimating software
• Ability to travel as business and project needs require

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 135k - 175k/year range
• Bonus structure
• Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and 75% coverage for family
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, 401k matching, and 529 college savings.
• 20 days of PTO/year, flexible hybrid remote working arrangements, the latest technology.
• Hybrid schedule offered after the successful completion of 90 days in the position.