Senior Preconstruction & Estimating Leader

Turner Construction Company; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching

HSA/FSA

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Annapolis, MD seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Self Perform to lead the BU Estimating team and drive preconstruction activities for complex projects. You will oversee cost development, constructability reviews, and value engineering, collaborating with design, procurement, and operations to position the firm for future opportunities. The role emphasizes leadership, market research, and strategic client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as stated and minimum 12 years of building construction experience.
• Experience with variety of building construction types.
• Thorough understanding of drawings, specs, contracts and methods.
• Extensive client relationships that generate leads and sales.
• Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends.
• Advanced project management and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment.
• Executive-level presentation skills and strong negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage BU Estimating department and staff during preconstruction and allocate resources.
• Oversee and manage General Conditions/General Requirements estimate.
• Develop market research for upcoming work.
• Collaborate with Business Development for proposals and client presentations.
• Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop Pull Plans for design and GMP schedules.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate and explain variances to stakeholders.
• Manage Budget Control Reports and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Client relationships

Education

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

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Annapolis, MD seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Self Perform to lead the BU Estimating team and drive preconstruction activities for complex projects. You will oversee cost development, constructability reviews, and value engineering, collaborating with design, procurement, and operations to position the firm for future opportunities. The role emphasizes leadership, market research, and strategic client engagement.