Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

$95000 - $140000 per year | Virginia Beach, VA | On-site | Permanent

Commercial Construction

A bit about us:

We are a growing construction company looking for a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction work across a varied portfolio of commercial projects. This is an opportunity to take ownership of project costs, guide and develop estimators, and help shape solutions from early concepts through proposals and bid day.

We have a long-standing presence across the Southeast and delivers projects for public- and private-sector clients. Our work includes education, healthcare, municipal, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, commercial, and water and wastewater projects.

Why join us?

Benefits include health insurance options, 401(k) match, and profit sharing.

Job Details

What you’ll do

• Lead preconstruction efforts and work with the team to define project scope, pricing, and bid strategy. • Prepare and take ownership of estimates for projects at different stages of design, including conceptual estimates based on incomplete information. • Read and interpret plans and specifications to identify project requirements, quantities, and potential cost considerations. • Manage and support estimators and other preconstruction team members, including coordinating takeoffs and reviewing estimate work. • Evaluate design options and recommend solutions based on cost, quality, engineering considerations, and material availability. • Work with project teams to develop schedules and estimate equipment, supervision, and labor costs. • Lead preconstruction efforts for design-build projects, helping refine scope and pricing with the design-build team. • Develop clear, accurate presentations and proposals in collaboration with internal teams. • Participate in owner and architect meetings and communicate project cost and scope information. • Build and maintain productive relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. • Manage multiple priorities, project variables, and deadline changes throughout the estimating process. • Promote safe work practices and uphold the company’s standards for integrity, quality, and professionalism.

What you’ll bring

• Experience across the core responsibilities of commercial construction estimating. • The ability to read construction drawings and specifications and develop a clear understanding of project scope. • Strong estimating and takeoff skills, with the ability to visualize how two-dimensional drawings translate into a three-dimensional project. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, as well as on-screen takeoff software. • Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and communication skills. • The ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities, and stay focused under bid deadlines. • A collaborative, professional approach to working with owners, architects, estimators, subcontractors, and suppliers.

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