Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is looking for a Preconstruction Manager responsible for overseeing all estimating services during the Preconstruction phase. The role requires managing multiple projects, providing complex estimating services, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and possess 5-7 years of experience, including two years directly in estimating. Skills in reading construction drawings, communication, and a strong attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Competitive benefits include performance-based bonuses and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related work experience, including 2 years in estimating.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience coordinating with architects and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete estimating services for assigned projects.
• Manage estimating of a variety of building types.
• Present financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analyzing technical information

Understanding geotechnical reports

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Bluebeam

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for all Preconstruction phase estimating services from initial programmatic intent through construction documents pricing for assigned projects. Estimating services include feasibility studies, budgets from conceptual design to bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the accuracy of the estimate and personification of The HITT Way.

Responsibilities

• Providing complete suite of estimating services described above with minimal oversight
• Estimating a variety of building types
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines, with ability to prioritize and complete tasks
• Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented information
• The majority of the work is completed in an office environment. Visits to jobsites are as necessary. Due to conditions on a construction site, employees are required to wear safety equipment per company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, required
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ of related work experience, with two (2) of those years in estimating required
• The Preconstruction Manager should possess the following skills or abilities:
  • Read construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analyze technical information
  • Analyze market and trade trends
  • Understand geotechnical reports
  • Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and HITT Operations) throughout design‑assist process, including attendance at design meetings as a HITT representative during preconstruction phase services
  • Provide oversight to Assistant Preconstruction Manager/Assistant Estimator
  • Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines and sometimes with incomplete information
  • Exhibit business sense, forge partnerships with subcontractors, analyze risk
  • Distribute documents without the support of an administrative assistant
• The Preconstruction Manager should be proficient in the use of the following software:
  • Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
  • On Screen Take-off (OST)
  • Adobe products, including Bluebeam
  • Building Connected, preferred, but not required
• The Preconstruction Manager should demonstrate integrity consistent with company values.

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:

$100,000.00 - $145,000.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time‑off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.