VP of Preconstruction - Large Scale Projects - NoVa

Vice President Of Preconstruction

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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

Please apply to be considered for this position!