Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

$95000 - $155000 per year | Virginia Beach, VA | On-site | Permanent

An established construction company providing construction management, general contracting, design-build, and preconstruction services. We bring together experienced construction professionals and innovative project solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and client service. We value long‑term relationships with our clients, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and employees.

Looking for lead construction estimating and preconstruction efforts from project scope through final bid. This role manages estimators, develops detailed and conceptual cost estimates, leads bid opportunities, supports design‑build projects, and works closely with Owners, Architects, subcontractors, and suppliers. The ideal candidate has strong construction estimating experience, excellent plan/specification reading skills, proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Project + On‑Screen Take‑Off, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive Pay + Paid Holidays
• Outstanding Benefits Package
• Unique + Generous Profit‑Sharing Program
• Award‑Winning Safety Programs
• Training + Continuing Education Opportunities
• Career Growth + Advancement Opportunities

• Determine the complete scope and cost requirements for construction projects.
• Manage Estimators and/or preconstruction team members.
• Collaborate with the preconstruction team to establish project scope.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and related documents.
• Develop and maintain overall construction cost estimates and bids.
• Collaborate with internal team members to develop presentations and proposals.
• Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop project schedules and associated equipment, supervision, and labor costs.
• Adjust estimates on bid day and throughout the estimating process as needed.
• Manage multiple variables and competing priorities to ensure proposals remain on track.
• Lead design‑build teams in refining project scope and pricing.
• Develop conceptual estimates from incomplete project information.
• Lead teams through bid opportunities.
• Lead meetings with Owners and Architects and provide accurate, timely information.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Participate in local, state, and national estimating organizations when requested.
• Comply with applicable safety programs, OSHA guidelines, company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promote safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism throughout the project.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management or required for successful project completion.

• Minimum 5+ years of construction estimating experience, with significant experience handling complex construction estimates and bids.
• Experience managing or leading Estimators and/or preconstruction team members.
• Strong background in reviewing construction plans, specifications, drawings, and other project documents to determine scope.
• Experience developing complete construction cost estimates and bids.
• Strong background in conceptual estimating, including developing estimates from incomplete information.
• Experience with design‑build projects, including refining project scope and pricing.
• Experience developing project costs for equipment, supervision, labor, materials, and subcontracted work.
• Experience with bid‑day estimating…