Preconstruction Manager

Position Type:

Full time

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

State:

Virginia

City:

Arlington

Zip Code:

22203

Total Base Pay Range:

$ - $

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of Avalon Bay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows.

And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here.

At Vivmark Residential, we develop communities that create long-term value for our residents, associates, and investors. We're seeking a Preconstruction Manager to play a critical role in shaping the success of our development pipeline by leading cost estimating, value engineering, and constructability analysis from project pursuit through completion.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to influence major multifamily development projects, partner with senior leaders across Development, Design, Capital Projects, and Construction, and help drive informed investment decisions through data-driven cost analysis and market expertise.

As a Preconstruction Manager, you'll manage a regional portfolio of development projects and serve as the primary estimating resource throughout the preconstruction process.

• Develop and manage conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates for multifamily development projects.
• Produce Pursuit, Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 estimates with a high degree of accuracy and market awareness.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and leverage historical data to support forecasting and decision-making.

• Lead value engineering efforts throughout all phases of design.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Present recommendations and cost impacts to project teams and senior leadership.

• Perform project-level cost analyses and constructability reviews that inform investment decisions and development pro formas.
• Identify and elevate key issues that could impact project feasibility, schedule, or budget.

• Partner closely with Development, Design, Capital Projects, and Construction teams to ensure plans are complete, coordinated, and constructable.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on cost, scope, and construction strategy throughout the design process.

• Support trade contractor procurement efforts through bid analysis and proposal evaluation.
• Assist project teams in making informed buyout decisions and negotiating cost-effective solutions.

• Conduct post-construction cost reviews and lessons learned analyses.
• Capture and share findings that improve future estimating accuracy and project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of preconstruction processes, tools, and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, site development costs, and constructability principles.
• Experience producing detailed cost estimates across multiple stages of design.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, Plan Swift, STACK, Autodesk Takeoff, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Multifamily construction experience.
• Experience supporting development, investment, or…