Preconstruction Manager (Greenbelt)

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 companys 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 companys 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

• Bachelors degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (masters 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 :

Preconstruction Oversight :

Client & Stakeholder Engagement :

Project Risk & Strategy :

Key Competencies

Job Type : Full-time

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

Benefits :