Senior Pre-Construction Lead, Mission-Critical Projects

Henderson Building Solutions; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions in Chantilly, Virginia, seeks a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead the planning, strategy, and development of large, complex mission-critical opportunities from early assessment through bidding and transition to the construction team.

This role provides hands-on leadership and mentorship to pre-construction and project management teams, building capability and driving competitive technical and pricing solutions while collaborating with clients, subcontractors,

Responsibilities

• Prepares site investigation teams to collect field data and advises teams on complex field conditions.
• Resolves issues that may impact project schedule or budget through the project bid date.
• Documents observations, issues, and potential solutions.
• Advises on conceptual design and reviews calculations to support solutions presented to the design team.
• Communicates project scope to contracting partners to support budget development.
• Provides leadership and direction for assessment teams.
• Leads projects through the assessment, design, and project buyout phases.
• Leads the bidding process and provides recommendations on subcontractor selection.
• Maintains responsibility and accountability for project budgets.
• Prepares project turnover packages for transition to implementation.
• Assigns projects and manages resources to maintain project schedules.
• Advices project team members of budget impacts resulting from project changes.
• Manages 2-3 direct reports, including performance evaluations.
• Develops and maintains technical standards for project deliverables.
• Performs quality control reviews of project deliverables.
• Advices on complex project issues and supports problem‑solving activities.
• Conducts training and onboarding for new team members.
• Develops and conducts new and ongoing training exercises.
• Provides technical assistance and support to HBS team members.
• Mentors and trains junior members of the pre‑construction team, serves as a role model, and demonstrates the organization's core values in daily activities.
• Coordinates project criteria, long‑lead items, and logistical complexities with project team members.
• Reviews solicitation documents, distributes materials to bidding subcontractors and vendors, and reviews responses.
• Oversees bidding period activities and distributes RFIs, responses, and addenda as necessary.
• Evaluates proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Recommends subcontractor and equipment selections to owners and clients.
• Assists with contract negotiations with subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepares final

Job description

Henderson Building Solutions in Chantilly, Virginia, seeks a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead the planning, strategy, and development of large, complex mission-critical opportunities from early assessment through bidding and transition to the construction team.

This role provides hands-on leadership and mentorship to pre-construction and project management teams, building capability and driving competitive technical and pricing solutions while collaborating with clients, subcontractors,