VP of Preconstruction - Large Scale Projects - NoVa

Michael Page; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: $200K - $250K

Performance-based bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Vice President of Preconstruction to lead Preconstruction, Estimating, Bidding Services, and Virtual Construction across a national platform. The role oversees over $40B in annual bid volume, develops standards, and drives client engagement and risk management.

This high-impact leader partners with executive teams to position for growth. The successful candidate will direct multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets, and influence national operations within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of leadership in commercial construction or preconstruction roles.
• Proven track record overseeing large-scale pursuits and portfolios.
• Strong executive presence and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Preconstruction, Estimating, Bidding, and Virtual Construction.
• Oversee over $40B in annual bid volume with focus on accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Develop and improve companywide preconstruction standards and processes.
• Lead pursuit strategies, estimating methodologies, and client engagement plans.
• Direct conceptual to GMP estimates and analyze project costs and risks.
• Present budgets and recommendations to clients and stakeholders; supervise transitions to construction.

Skills

Preconstruction

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Virginia market knowledge

Construction industry

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil/Architecture/Engineering

Master's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture/MBA

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

ACC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join a Top 10 ENR general contractor overseeing $40B in bid value for large scale, complex projects. This individual will sit out of the Northern VA office overseeing the entire Preconstruction department.

Our client is one of the nation's largest and most respected commercial construction firms, generating more than $3 billion in annual revenue and employing over 1,500 professionals nationwide. The company maintains a strong presence across multiple markets including healthcare, mission critical, multifamily, government, hospitality, life sciences, industrial, higher education, and corporate office construction, with projects located throughout the United States.The Vice President of Preconstruction will join an organization known for its exceptional client relationships, strong culture, and consistent project pipeline fueled by significant repeat business. This Vice President of Preconstruction role offers the opportunity to shape companywide processes, lead high-performing teams, and drive strategic initiatives. The Vice President of Preconstruction will serve as a key partner to executive leadership while helping position the organization for continued growth and market leadership.

Description

• Provide executive leadership for Preconstruction, Estimating, Bidding Services, and Virtual Construction functions across the organization.
• Oversee more than $40 billion in annual bid volume while ensuring estimate accuracy, competitiveness, consistency, and risk mitigation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve companywide preconstruction standards, processes, and best practices.
• Lead preconstruction strategy meetings to establish pursuit approaches, estimating methodologies, and client engagement strategies.
• Direct conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and competitive bid estimates.
• Analyze project costs, market conditions, escalation trends, procurement challenges, and overall project risk exposure.
• Partner with Operations leadership on project execution strategies, indirect costs, contingency planning, insurance requirements, bonding strategies, and fee structures.
• Maintain estimating databases, master budget templates, and forecasting tools.
• Present budgets, estimates, value engineering solutions, and preconstruction recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide constructability reviews, system studies, cost analyses, and market intelligence throughout project development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Ensure successful project transitions from preconstruction to construction operations.
• Monitor industry trends, labor markets, material pricing, sustainability requirements, emerging technologies, and building code changes.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, resource allocation, and operational performance metrics.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in commercial construction, preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
• Proven track record overseeing large-scale commercial construction pursuits and complex project portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and driving operational improvements.
• Strong expertise in conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, risk management, procurement strategies, and project delivery methods.
• Deep understanding of commercial construction means and methods, scheduling, constructability reviews, and cost management practices.
• Experience supporting complex projects across markets such as mission critical, healthcare, government, hospitality, multifamily, industrial, advanced manufacturing, and corporate office.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate opportunities, assess risk, and support strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, client-facing, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leveraging BIM technologies, including 3D, 4D, and 5D modeling preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, ACC, Revit, Bluebeam, and related construction technologies.
• LEED AP certification preferred.
• Strategic, innovative leader with strong executive presence and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent, foster collaboration, and drive organizational growth.

Job Offer

• Base salary: $200K - $250K
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched 401(k) program
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits and leave programs
• Strong project pipeline supported by approximately 83% repeat business
• Opportunity to influence national operations and executive strategy within a top-ranked commercial construction firm

Desired Skills and Experience

• preconstruction
• vice president
• executive
• director
• virginia
• commerical construction
• construction
• precon

MPI does 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. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.