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Preconstruction Manager
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What they do
A Pre-Construction Manager leads planning of a construction project before the building begins. Estimates costs of construction, as well as participating in design decisions, evaluations, studies, value engineering and analysis, scheduling, constructability reviews, and more. May also negotiate for project construction services.
$124,828 / year median in Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a driven and team-oriented Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage the preconstruction phase of our commercial construction projects across healthcare, education and municipality. The ideal candidate brings both estimating expertise and real-world operations experience, working side-by-side with our Operations team to ensure a seamless transition from concept through construction. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. A strong understanding of Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build delivery methods is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including budgeting, estimating, preconstruction, scheduling, and client coordination, with full ownership of deliverables. Partner closely with Operations teams throughout preconstruction to align on scope, logistics, constructability, staffing, construction scheduling and execution strategy. Develop and manage preconstruction schedules, milestone tracking, and client facing deliverables. Support business development efforts including proposals, interviews, conceptual budgeting, and relationship-building with clients and industry partners. Provide detailed cost estimates with quantity takeoffs, value engineering analyses, and GMP proposals with a focus on accuracy and transparency. Lead presentations to the client including cost updates, scope alignment discussions, and value engineering recommendations that build trust and confidence. Provide proactive constructability input during design to identify and reduce risk early, control cost, and drive solutions to protect our clients and our company. Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with our trade partners to foster collaboration, competitive pricing, accountability, and shared success. Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure comprehensive coverage and strategic buyout planning. Ensure a smooth and well-communicated transition from preconstruction to the Operations team, setting the project up for field success.Qualifications:
We are looking for highly motivated self-starters that have these attributes; Organized, self-aware, competitive, sense of urgency, positive attitude with high integrity! Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 5+ years of experience in commercial construction with strong estimating/ preconstruction and/ or operations leadership experience. Experience leading both trade facing pricing efforts and client-facing deliverables. Strong understanding of CMAR and Design-Build delivery models. Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost, risk, and strategy.Pay:
From $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time offExperience:
leading and managing the preconstruction commercial projects: 3 years (Required) commercial construction with estimating/ preconstruction: 3 years (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance