Preconstruction Manager - Public

Reference: 1180337 Job ID: 5351354 Posted: 2026-08-11 Closing date: 2026-11-08 Location: Maryland Salary: $150,000 plus + health + bonus + PTO + 401K (per annum)Job type: Permanent Industry: Construction Company: Hays Consultant: Romana-Jade Quail Hays office: Washington DC — 4040 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 700BPhone: 7737292200 Email: Romana-Jade. Quail@hays.com Your new companyA leading Maryland-based General Contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their dynamic estimating team. Reporting directly to the Director of Preconstruction, this role is pivotal in driving competitive hard bids for public, municipal, and government construction projects ranging from $25M to $100M. Your new role Lead full-cycle bidding across all trades for ground-up and renovation projects Manage 1–2 bids per week, each valued between $25M–$100MCollaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate, timely submissions Analyze drawings, specifications, and RFPs to develop comprehensive bid packages Mentor junior estimators and contribute to strategic bid planning What you'll need to succeed 8+ years of estimating experience in commercial or public construction 4+ years managing bids or preconstruction team members Proven success in public sector hard bids Strong understanding of all trade scopes and bid strategy Excellent communication and organizational skills What you'll get in return Competitive compensation $150,000 - $165,000 (negotiable on level of experience)Annual bonus and additional bonuses throughout the year on special projects Flexible work environment with one remote day per week Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k) match Diverse project portfolio offering challenge and growth Supportive leadership and clear career advancement paths What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #LI-DNI #1180337 - Romana-Jade Quail