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Preconstruction Manager - Construction Management Firm - Base Salary to 170k/year - Washington, DC

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Washington, DC · Posted October 2, 2026

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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

Qualifications:

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, PlanSwift, or similar construction estimating software

Ability to travel as business and project needs require

Compensation:

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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