Preconstruction Manager

We are growing and are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Preconstruction Manager in Richmond, VA to join our Special Projects team, focusing on tenant upfits and fast-paced interiors work. You will play a pivotal role in leading the preconstruction efforts of our projects from inception through groundbreaking. You will collaborate closely with owners, design teams, consultants, and internal teams to ensure that projects are accurately priced, meet deadlines, and maintain the highest standards of efficiency and profitability.

Here is what the role entails:

Preconstruction Leadership:

• Develop, update, and manage comprehensive preconstruction schedules.
• Lead regular meetings with owners, design teams, and consultants to drive projects toward groundbreaking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all preconstruction efforts until the handoff to the operations team.
• Collaborate on buyout strategies with project teams.
• Facilitate collaborative pull planning sessions for all development, design, and preconstruction activities for projects.

• Produce accurate estimates from schematic design through final contract-ready pricing, ensuring full scope coverage while balancing cost with risk and profitability.
• Perform bid leveling for every division of work to ensure 100% scope coverage at the lowest responsible price.
• Develop general conditions pricing and detailed bid forms tailored to each project's specific needs.
• Maintain meticulous records for project history and ensure all data is clear and accurate for future cost comparisons.

• Analyze project documents to ensure complete scope coverage, constructability, and identify value-adding opportunities.
• Propose and manage cost-saving best practices and opportunities for improvement across all divisions.

• Facilitate high-energy, collaborative communication among all parties involved in the preconstruction phase.
• Strike a balance between maintaining strong relationships, managing profitability, and mitigating risk.
• Engage in regular leadership and business development training to improve communication, motivational and negotiation skills.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors, including regular in-person interactions.
• Provide organized and appropriate subcontractor pricing feedback for every assigned project.
• Assist other departmental members with subcontractor prequalification and vetting.

• Efficient contract execution time from project award to an executed prime contract.
• Accurate bid revenue and project pricing estimates that balance scope and profitability.
• Successful final buyout within target percentage of final estimate.
• High-level communication skills and proactive subcontractor relationship management.

• Excellent leadership and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage all preconstruction activities, including pricing and scheduling.
• Strong experience in developing project pricing, including general conditions pricing, bid leveling, and detailed product knowledge.
• High energy, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative attitude.
• Strong attention to detail, balanced with the speed necessary to meet deadlines.

• Proven experience in project management and/or preconstruction within the commercial construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge in project estimation and plan/spec analysis.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong subcontractor relationships and work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

• Annual salary of $70,000-$100,000 per year plus bonus
• Employee Health Coverage, 100% paid by company
• 401K with Company Match of 100% up to 3%, and 50% up to 5%
• UNLIMITED VACATION YES, you read this correctly.