Preconstruction Manager / Estimator

Ashburn, Virginia Permanent USD80,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial interior renovation projects, shaping budgets, scopes, and value strategies from pursuit through award. You'll work closely with operations and leadership to ensure a seamless transition from estimate to execution while protecting project margins.
  • Small, elite GC delivering high-impact interior projects in NOVA
  • Own preconstruction from estimate to execution, not just a handoff

About Our Client

This is a tight‑knit, well-established construction group known for delivering high-quality commercial renovation work across a concentrated regional footprint. With strong leadership involvement and minimal bureaucracy, the team offers real ownership, visibility, and impact on every project.

Job Description

The Estimator will be responsible for:

  • Leading proposal and preconstruction efforts, developing detailed estimates, budgets, and value engineering options.
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications, and scopes to produce accurate, competitive pricing.
  • Managing subcontractor outreach, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract buyout.
  • Coordinating awarded work including scheduling input, site visits, and early procurement activities.
  • Tracking job costs, orders, and budget alignment throughout preconstruction and construction phases.
  • Collaborating closely with project managers, superintendents, and leadership to ensure smooth project handoff.
  • Supporting quality control through field coordination and periodic site involvement.
  • Identifying project risks and cost-saving opportunities early and throughout the project lifecycle.



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.

The Successful Applicant

The Estimator should have:

    • Proven experience in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction pricing.
    • Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and subcontractor proposals.
    • Experience with interior renovation or commercial fit‑out projects preferred.
    • Comfortability managing subcontractor relationships, negotiations, and buyouts.
    • Detail-oriented tendencies with strong financial, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a small, fast-moving team environment.



What's on Offer

The Estimator will receive:

  • Direct access to leadership with real influence on project and business decisions.
  • Small team environment where your work is visible and valued.
  • Consistent, repeat commercial interior work with realistic project sizes.
  • Opportunity to own the full preconstruction process, not just estimating.
  • Stable, profitable contractor with long-term growth and minimal red tape.
Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7013482

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Ashburn
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-052026-7013482