Preconstruction Lead: Estimating & Value Engineering

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Wellness program

Job summary

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is seeking experienced preconstruction professionals to join its team in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role focuses on conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, subcontractor procurement, cost analysis and preconstruction strategy across commercial, multifamily, higher education, public sector, life sciences and interiors projects.

You'll build bid strategies, engage Owners/Architects/Engineers, manage risk, mentor junior staff, and lead or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years estimating/preconstruction on projects from $5M–$20M.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.

Responsibilities

• Securing new work aligning with profitability guidelines, while addressing and managing risks.
• Cultivate and reinforce business relationships with Owners, Architects/Engineers, Construction Managers, and Subcontractors for future opportunities.
• Actively engage in industry organizations, representing the Company at networking events, career fairs, and trade shows.
• Lead or participate in bid pursuits and preconstruction assignments, involving communication with clients, interpreting plans, performing quantity surveys, generating estimates and scopes of work, creating bid lists, analyzing sub bids, and handling bid clarifications and value engineering.
• Mentor less experienced Preconstruction team members by offering guidance, answering questions, and sharing experiential knowledge.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Bid strategy

Client relations

Mentoring

Industry networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or Related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is seeking experienced preconstruction professionals to join its team in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role focuses on conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, subcontractor procurement, cost analysis and preconstruction strategy across commercial, multifamily, higher education, public sector, life sciences and interiors projects.

You'll build bid strategies, engage Owners/Architects/Engineers, manage risk, mentor junior staff, and lead or