Job Description

Company Description

Janus Contractors is a self-performing, full-service general contracting company based in the DMV Region. Our primary goal is to deliver exceptional building and contracting services to the federal, state, and local government agencies, while also strengthening and giving back to our communities.

Role Description

The Preconstruction Manager plays a critical role in supporting the company’s success by overseeing and coordinating all preconstruction activities, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, bid strategy, and client engagement. This position is responsible for managing the estimating team, ensuring cost development is accurate, consistent, and aligned with company processes and proposal instructions. The Preconstruction Manager reviews and evaluates Concept of Operations, Breakdown Structures, Cost Structures, Work Packages, and BOE Packages during proposal development, and directs all activities related to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training.

This role participates in pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather information necessary for accurate estimating and conducts regular site visits to assess progress and identify any potential changes or challenges that may impact costs. The Preconstruction Manager ensures that estimates are competitive, comprehensive, and support the company’s ability to win profitable work. Additionally, this role is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and promoting the estimating team, while assisting in the implementation of processes and strategies that improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all preconstruction functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction estimating and preconstruction, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial, institutional, and/or industrial project types.
• Strong familiarity with local subcontractor markets, labor conditions, and material pricing.
• Proficient in construction software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, MS Project, Excel).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of winning profitable work and delivering high-value client experiences.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing preconstruction team including estimators, coordinators, and support staff.
• Development and implementation of preconstruction procedures will be needed and expected of pre-con manager.

Preconstruction Oversight:

• Direct all aspects of the preconstruction phase from initial client engagement through GMP/bid submission.
• Oversee project budgeting, conceptual estimating, quantity take-offs, scope analysis, and trade partner coordination.
• Ensure cost estimates are comprehensive, competitive, and aligned with client expectations and market conditions.
• Oversee detailed construction cost development in accordance with company process and proposal instructions.
• Review and evaluate Concept of Operations, Breakdown Structures, Cost Structures, Work Packages, and BOE Packages during proposal development.
• Direct all activities with respect to estimating quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather information necessary for accurate estimating.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and identify any potential changes or challenges that may impact costs.
• Drive value engineering efforts and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or design intent.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a key point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and consultants during the preconstruction phase.
• Lead preconstruction meetings and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.

Project Risk & Strategy:

• Analyze project feasibility, scope, delivery methods, and contract terms to develop accurate risk assessments.
• Work with legal and executive teams to review contract language, scopes of work, and bid inclusions/exclusions.
• Support business development by participating in RFP responses, interviews, and marketing strategy.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, tools, and workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency across all preconstruction functions.
• Hire, lead, and train the Estimating team, including coaching, promoting, and assisting in the implementation of processes and strategies.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to align preconstruction goals with company-wide strategic objectives.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Financial literacy and attention to detail
• Deadline-driven with strong organizational skills
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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