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Preconstruction Manager | Williamsburg, VA | Up to $145K
Title: Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Salary: Up to $145,000
Client: A long-standing, family-owned, Virginia based general contractor with a close, people first culture.
On Offer:
- Competitive salary - up to $145K.
- Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, disability, PTO, and paid parental leave.
- Work with a long-standing, family-owned GC in Williamsburg, VA.
- Join a stable team known for strong culture, long tenure, and consistent training and development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all preconstruction activities from first client contact through GMP or final bid.
- Produce conceptual and detailed estimates across hard bid, design-build, and negotiated work.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Perform constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk analysis.
- Manage subcontractor outreach and bid coverage with support from a preconstruction coordinator.
- Present budgets, options, and estimates clearly to clients and leadership.
Requirements:
- 10 years of commercial preconstruction and estimating experience.
- Strong background in hard bid, design-build, and negotiated work.
- Experience across commercial, industrial, healthcare, senior living, or multifamily projects.
- Proficiency in estimating tools and Microsoft Office, with ability to learn new software.
- Excellent communication skills and proven leadership in coordinating preconstruction efforts.
- Strong cultural fit: team oriented, reliable, and committed to long term growth.
For more details, contact:
clara.pearson@nichessp.com
(845) 360-2421
Salary : $145,000