Preconstruction Manager - Construction Management Firm Washington, DC
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
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
- 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, Plan Swift, or similar construction estimating software
- Ability to travel as business and project needs require
- 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.
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