Preconstruction Manager: Lead Pursuits & Client Strategy

FlatironDragados; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP with company match

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,视

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistant

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead pursuits and guide projects through pursuit and preconstruction phases. You will coordinate with proposal, estimating, and business development teams to craft effective bids and define client strategy.

The role requires strong leadership, cost-estimating knowledge, and the ability to manage client expectations from early stages through bid submission. This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years construction industry experience related to project pursuits, including estimating, project management or business development.
• Alternative delivery experience required.
• Understands constructability.
• Able to identify and interpret risk strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated experience leading partnering and teaming agreements.
• Understanding of cost estimating practices, development and implementation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manages project pursuits by working closely with proposal manager, lead estimator, business development manager and project sponsor.
• Works with Business Development team to identify opportunities, recommends partnerships for Company pursuit, and coordinates partnership teams to submit proposals within prescribed budgets and timelines.
• Develops and manages pursuit timeline and deliverables, attends all schedule and proposal meetings to ensure submission will include all necessary data and documentation.
• Reviews design schedule and construction plans to identify cost savings opportunities within the contract specifications by adjusting quantities, estimate materials or alternative construction methods.
• Works with design managers to develop the best possible technical solution.
• Develops project specific client management strategy. Manages client expectations and communication based on contract specifications and needs of the Owner.
• Works closely with engineers and estimators to develop the budget and secure the final bid price for the pursuit.
• Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure proper execution of construction plans and client expectations. Supports project management team with client relations during the initial phases of project construction, as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management or related field

Job description

FlatironDragados is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead pursuits and guide projects through pursuit and preconstruction phases. You will coordinate with proposal, estimating, and business development teams to craft effective bids and define client strategy.

The role requires strong leadership, cost-estimating knowledge, and the ability to manage client expectations from early stages through bid submission. This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership position.