Chief Estimator / Senior Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

Your new company

An established and growing General Contractor is seeking a Chief Estimator / Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead and develop its estimating function from its Northern Virginia office.

This is a highly visible position within the business, offering the opportunity to work directly with executive leadership, help shape preconstruction strategy, and drive the estimating function as the company continues its significant growth trajectory.

The organization operates across a diverse portfolio including corporate interiors, office fit-outs, tenant improvements, building renovations, mission-critical projects, some SCIF work, and large-scale ground-up developments. With a strong backlog of competitive bid opportunities, the company is expanding into new markets and delivering projects ranging from interior renovations to major developments.

Your new role

This role would suit an experienced Estimator / Preconstruction Manager who feels ready for the next step but has limited progression opportunities within their current organization.

You will be responsible for:

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• Leading the estimating and preconstruction function
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• Developing budgets from concept through GMP
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• Managing subcontractor outreach and bid solicitation
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• Supporting project management teams throughout preconstruction
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• Preparing detailed cost estimates and proposals
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• Conducting bid levelling and scope analysis
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• Working closely with executive leadership on business strategy
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• Implementing new ideas, processes, and best practices
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• Helping build a future estimating team
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What you'll need to succeed

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• 6–10+ years of General Contractor estimating experience in the capacity of Estimator / Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator
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• Proven experience managing full-scope estimates across interiors, renovations, base building, and ground-up construction projects.
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• Experience estimating commercial construction projects both renovation and base build
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• Strong knowledge of the Northern Virginia subcontractor market
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• Ability to prepare budgets and manage the full estimating process
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• Experience supporting operations and project management teams
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• Ambition to drive and grow a pre-construction department
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• US Citizen required
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What you'll get in return

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• Competitive Base Salary: $165,000–$185,000 (Commensurate with the candidate's level of experience)
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• Annual bonus (typically 10%)
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• 1 day per week work from home
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• 401(k) with 3% match
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• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
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• Mileage reimbursement
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• $75 monthly phone allowance
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• Catered lunches
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• 3 weeks PTO
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