Senior Preconstruction Manager - Richmond, VA

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We’re partnered with a leading Commercial General Contractor with offices in both Falls Church and Richmond, VA. Renowned for delivering high-quality, schedule-driven work across a variety of sectors, this builder is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to join their team and lead preconstruction efforts on a diverse range of commercial projects.This is a strategic leadership role, suited to a preconstruction professional with strong estimating experience, client-facing skills, and a track record of managing teams and projects from concept through GMP. If you enjoy mentoring teams, working collaboratively, and making an impact from day one, this role offers long-term potential and strong executive exposure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the complete preconstruction process across multiple active and upcoming commercial projects
  • Prepare and manage detailed conceptual, schematic, and final construction budgets
  • Perform takeoffs and lead quantity surveying across all relevant scopes
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including project managers and field operations, to align bid strategies with construction phasing and logistics
  • Collaborate with owners and architects during design development to ensure budgets are aligned and value engineering options are considered
  • Oversee estimating teams, providing leadership on bid day strategy, scope coverage, and proposal compilation
  • Identify critical project components and ensure all trades are appropriately covered with qualified subcontractors
  • Lead the subcontractor buyout process post-award, ensuring clear and complete scopes of work with no trade gaps
  • Keep a pulse on market conditions, labor availability, and material pricing to ensure competitive and realistic budgeting
  • Report directly to department leadership, supporting strategic goals and business development initiatives

On Offer

  • Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus program
  • Full healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, LTD, and EAP
  • 401(k) plan with profit sharing and employer contributions
  • Paid holidays and generous PTO
  • A strong, mentorship-focused team environment with clear pathways for advancement
  • Exposure to high-profile projects and collaboration with seasoned executive leadership

Requirements

  • 8–15+ years of experience in estimating and preconstruction with a commercial general contractor
  • Proven track record managing both negotiated and hard bid opportunities
  • Experience mentoring and coordinating teams of estimators and junior precon professionals
  • Ability to develop budgets from limited design documents (schematic or conceptual stages)
  • Familiarity with subcontractor markets in Virginia and surrounding regions
  • Proficient in estimating and takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, OST, Excel, BuildingConnected, etc.)
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience preferred
  • Based locally or open to working in-office in either Falls Church or Richmond, VA
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