Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Washington, DC to oversee all estimating services from initial intent to construction documents for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five to seven years of experience in related work.

You will manage multiple projects, ensuring accuracy in estimates, engaging with stakeholders, and presenting financial information effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software is essential.

HITT is committed to an inclusive workplace, welcoming diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of related work experience, with at least two years in estimating.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exhibit business sense and analyze risk.

Responsibilities

• Providing a complete suite of estimating services with minimal oversight.
• Estimating a variety of building types.
• Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analyze technical information

Understand geotechnical reports

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

On Screen Take-Off (OST)

Adobe products including Bluebeam

Job description

Preconstruction Manager

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 to internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing a complete suite of estimating services with minimal oversight.
• Estimating a variety of building types.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines, with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks.
• Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders, including updates from previously presented information.
• Working primarily in an office environment and visiting job sites as necessary.
• Ensuring safety compliance by wearing required safety equipment on construction sites.
• Making and influencing decisions under tight deadlines and sometimes with incomplete information.
• Exhibiting business sense, forging partnerships with subcontractors, analyzing risk, and distributing documents without an administrative assistant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of related work experience, with at least two years in estimating.

Skills & Abilities

• Read construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Analyze technical information and market and trade trends.
• Understand geotechnical reports.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors, and HITT Operations) throughout the design‑assist process, including attendance at design meetings as a HITT representative.
• Provide oversight to the Assistant Preconstruction Manager/Assistant Estimator.
• Exhibit business sense, forge partnerships with subcontractors, and analyze risk.
• Distribute documents without the support of an administrative assistant.

Software Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency in Excel.
• On Screen Take‑Off (OST).
• Adobe products, including Bluebeam Building Connected (preferred but not required).

Integrity & Company Values

The Preconstruction Manager should demonstrate integrity consistent with company values.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.