At Clancy & Theys Construction Company, we don’t just build projects — we build trust, teams, and communities, guided by four core values: Safety, Stewardship, Passion, and Collaboration. From preconstruction through project completion, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering strong relationships with our clients, trade partners, and team members.

We are seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to provide leadership, strategy, and vision to our preconstruction efforts based out of our Newport News, Virginia office.

Position Summary

This position provides overall direction and leadership for the collaborative preconstruction process from project pursuit through subcontractor buyout. The Senior Preconstruction Manager oversees the estimating team, coordinates with designers and owners, and manages the trade partner solicitation process.

This role requires strong leadership, client engagement, and the ability to ensure accurate, detailed, and timely cost estimating and analysis for large, complex construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in estimating, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a commitment to The Clancy Way of collaboration and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall preconstruction process, resulting in comprehensive and high-quality deliverables, including competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analyses, and budgets.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.

• Actively participate in project pursuits, including RFP responses and participation in client interviews and presentations.

• Produce conceptual and detailed estimates for clients across a variety of market sectors.

• Perform quantity takeoffs, estimate development, and manage trade partner solicitation when required.

• Lead and facilitate the value management process throughout design development.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and accountability consistent with the company’s core values and operating philosophy.

• Mentor, develop, and guide preconstruction team members to promote growth, performance, and alignment with company standards.

• Partner with operations and field leadership teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction execution.

• Lead the development and maintenance of the estimating database, standard operating procedures, and preconstruction best practices.

• Travel as required for jobsite visits, interviews, client meetings, and architect/engineer coordination sessions.

Qualifications, Skills, & Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred; minimum 2-year Associate Degree required.

• 10+ years of preconstruction experience with large, complex projects, including 2+ years of management experience.

• Experience across multiple sectors such as multi-family, commercial, healthcare, and education.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships and foster collaboration both internally and externally.

• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, specific trades and scopes of work, and the ability to perform and review quantity surveys.

• Proficiency with construction management software, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD, Assemble, Revit, and scheduling software a plus.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and lead teams effectively.

• High level of interpersonal skills, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive information.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaborative teamwork.

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

About Clancy & Theys Construction Company

More than 75 years ago, two brothers-in-law founded Clancy & Theys Construction Company in Raleigh, NC to capitalize on the post-WWII construction boom. Guided by fairness, integrity, and a powerful motivation to make others successful, the Company quickly grew and expanded from residential to commercial construction—forever shaping our legacy. While our industry is ever-changing, our family-centered values are unwavering. They are engrained in all we do and the foundation for the Clancy Way. During our more than 75-year history, we have grown to be a cornerstone of the southeast’s construction market, with six offices located on the East Coast. Our Virginia Division has proudly served the Commonwealth for 35 years, and has built a lasting legacy by forming partnerships with our clients, design partners, and the communities in which we work. We are listed among the top 120 builders, top 100 green contractors, top 100 design-build contractors, and top 50 CM-at-Risk firms in the United States. Clancy & Theys has built a legacy founded on safety, stewardship, passion, and collaboration. In both our work and our relationships, we aim to always do the right thing, the right way…that’s the Clancy Way.

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