Preconstruction Manager

Vivmark Residential; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 179.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing discounts for team members

Descripción de la vacante

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Arlington, Virginia. You will lead regional estimating, drive value engineering, and perform constructability analyses from pursuit through completion, partnering with Development, Design, Capital Projects, and Construction teams.

This role requires steering cost forecasts, risks, and opportunities while supporting informed investment decisions and project pro formas across multiple multifamily development projects.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in construction estimating or preconstruction.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and constructability.
• Experience producing detailed cost estimates across design stages.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project estimating across conceptual to construction document stages.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization throughout design phases.
• Support development decisions with cost analyses and pro formas.
• Collaborate with Development, Design, Capital Projects, and Construction.
• Manage trade partner bidding, evaluation, and buyout decisions.
• Conduct post-construction cost reviews and share lessons learned.

Conocimientos

Estimating

Cost optimization

Stakeholder collaboration

Multi-project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering

Herramientas

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

STACK

Autodesk Takeoff

On-Screen Takeoff

Descripción del empleo

Preconstruction Manager

Position Type:

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

State:

Virginia

City:

Arlington

Zip Code:

22203

Total Base Pay Range:

$107,600.00 - $179,400.00

Overview:

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here.

The Role:

At Vivmark Residential, we develop communities that create long-term value for our residents, associates, and investors. We're seeking a Preconstruction Manager to play a critical role in shaping the success of our development pipeline by leading cost estimating, value engineering, and constructability analysis from project pursuit through completion.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to influence major multifamily development projects, partner with senior leaders across Development, Design, Capital Projects, and Construction, and help drive informed investment decisions through data-driven cost analysis and market expertise.

What You'll Do

As a Preconstruction Manager, you'll manage a regional portfolio of development projects and serve as the primary estimating resource throughout the preconstruction process.

Lead Project Estimating

• Develop and manage conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates for multifamily development projects.
• Produce Pursuit, Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 estimates with a high degree of accuracy and market awareness.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and leverage historical data to support forecasting and decision-making.

Drive Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Lead value engineering efforts throughout all phases of design.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Present recommendations and cost impacts to project teams and senior leadership.

Support Development Decisions

• Perform project-level cost analyses and constructability reviews that inform investment decisions and development pro formas.
• Identify and elevate key issues that could impact project feasibility, schedule, or budget.

Collaborate Across Functions

• Partner closely with Development, Design, Capital Projects, and Construction teams to ensure plans are complete, coordinated, and constructable.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on cost, scope, and construction strategy throughout the design process.

Manage Trade Partner Bidding & Buyout Support

• Support trade contractor procurement efforts through bid analysis and proposal evaluation.
• Assist project teams in making informed buyout decisions and negotiating cost-effective solutions.

Improve Future Project Performance

• Conduct post-construction cost reviews and lessons learned analyses.
• Capture and share findings that improve future estimating accuracy and project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of preconstruction processes, tools, and best practices.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, site development costs, and constructability principles.
• Experience producing detailed cost estimates across multiple stages of design.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, STACK, Autodesk Takeoff, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multifamily construction experience.
• Experience supporting development, investment, or owner-side construction organizations.
• Exposure to value engineering, vendor management, and trade partner procurement activities.

What Will Make You Successful

You are someone who:

• Combines technical estimating expertise with strong business judgment.
• Understands how cost impacts design, schedule, quality, and investment performance.
• Can translate complex estimating data into actionable recommendations.
• Builds strong partnerships across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Why Vivmark Residential

At Vivmark, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most significant multifamily development projects while collaborating with talented professionals across development, design, construction, and operations. Your expertise will directly influence project strategy, investment decisions, and long-term portfolio performance.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a professional office environment with periodic travel to regional offices and active construction sites as needed to support assigned projects.

How Vivmark Supports You:

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info:

Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.