Preconstruction Manager - Construction Management Firm - Base Salary to 170k/year - Washington, DCOur 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 scopesExperience with ground-up commercial construction projects involving large mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopesExperience 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.
