Preconstruction Manager - Washington D.C.

MCN Build; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $135,000–$170,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

PTO 20 days

Flexible hybrid remote

Latest technology and tools

Job summary

MCN Build is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Washington, DC, with a strong focus on mechanical estimating. The role partners with the Project Executive to guide preconstruction from cost estimates to bid packages, ensuring alignment with client needs and project goals.

The ideal candidate has 8 years of estimating experience, a relevant degree, and excellent communication skills. This position supports flexible hybrid work arrangements and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field.
• 8 years of estimating experience with a concentration in mechanical construction projects.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly understand client and architect requirements.
• Demonstrate imaginative, innovative, and succinct approach to a project.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite program.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized; ability to be discreet with confidential information/situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Some travel may be required depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate preconstruction activities with the Project Executive for on-schedule, on-budget delivery.
• Produce progress estimates at design milestones and evaluate material and system costs.
• Review progress, coordination, and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Oversee detailed take-offs and estimation; define bid package scopes and supervise subcontractor bidding.
• Represent the firm to clients and architects, managing risk and financials within approved parameters.

Skills

Estimating (mechanical)

Mechanical construction knowledge

Client relations

Conceptual thinking

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Building Construction

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fullfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.

Our CEO & Culture

Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.

We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100+ MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.

In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We are 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated Preconstruction Manager with 8 years of estimating experience with a concentration in mechanical construction projects. The right hard-working Preconstruction Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage, in collaboration with the Project Executive, the successful completion of assigned Preconstruction projects. The Preconstruction Manager is the lead for project financials, risk management, and client relations. Successful candidates will be able to share their passion for and dedication to getting the job done and confidently represent the firm, including committing the firm on schedule and cost matters within approved parameters.

What You’ll Do

Our new Preconstruction Manager will actas a key leader in the entire work acquisition process including management, coordination, and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and extensive client contact. MCN Preconstruction Managers produceprogress estimates at design milestones, evaluatematerial and system costs, reviewdocument progress and coordination, buildand maintainsubcontractor and vendor relationships. Preconstruction Managers are also responsible for detailed take-offs and estimating, the definition of bid package scopes, and overseeing the subcontractor/supplier bidding process. If you are motivated by working efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with multiple project relationships and competing priorities, this may be the perfect fit for you.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field
• 8 years of estimating experience with a concentration in mechanical construction projects
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the client and architect requirements
• Demonstrate imaginative, innovative, and succinct approach to a project
• Excellent oral and written skills required
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite program
• Strong attention to detail and well organized, must be diplomatic with the ability to be discreet when handling confidential information/situations, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Some travel may be required depending on business needs.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $135,000 –170,000 and an annual discretionary bonus
• Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee. 75% cost sharing for family coverage including a domestic partner
• Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching
• 20 days of PTO/year, flexible hybrid remote working arrangements, the latest technology and tools to do your best work
• Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience

MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.