Sussex Development Corporation is seeking an experienced and proactive Commercial Pre-Construction Manager to lead the Estimating team in the successful execution of the estimation and bidding process. This role is critical in overseeing all phases of project estimation while upholding our core values of Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Excellence.

WHY JOIN US?

• Estimate and bid diverse and challenging projects that make a visible impact in the community
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, transparent, and values-driven work environment
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth with a trusted, established builder

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope of work and required resources
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bid proposals for commercial and federal construction projects
• Develop accurate and competitive budgets for design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid projects
• Solicit, evaluate, and scope subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations as required
• Assist with project buyout and handoff to the project management team after award
• Maintain and update the estimating database and vendor/subcontractor contact lists to ensure strong trade coverage
• Maintain awareness of current market pricing and construction trends to improve estimate accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of estimating experience in commercial general contracting 
• Proven ability to estimate projects ranging up to $75M 
• Proven ability to read drawings/specifications and develop detailed cost estimates
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and digital plan review tools

About Sussex Development Corporation

Sussex Development was formed in 1990, by Harry Davis, a Virginia Beach native and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduate. After working for several large general contractors he grew increasingly frustrated with their philosophies on how to treat clients and employees. Harry decided he wanted to take his passion for construction and create a company that incorporated his core values of honesty, integrity, dedication and quality, to serve not only the Hampton Roads market, but the entire mid-Atlantic region. Sussex Development was born out of a one-room office with just three employees, who all remain active team members today. Sussex Development has remained a closely held corporation, with over 300 combined years of construction experience. Nearly three-quarters of our employees have been team members in excess of ten years. We foster strong relationships with our clients, which in turn equate to over 90% of our work coming from repeat clients and referrals. Clients trust us to guide them from initial design concept to final occupancy. Through our commitment, experience and expertise, Sussex Development has established business relationships to last a life...time! Our niche markets are Healthcare, Banking and Recreational Facilities, although we regularly work in a variety of office settings, industrial and retail buildings. We are as adept at building quality ground-up construction as we are in performing tenant build outs and renovation projects. Our clients include TowneBank, YMCA of South Hampton Roads, ABNB Federal Credit Union, Monarch Bank, Sentara, CHKD, Long & Foster and the College of the Albemarle, just to name a few.

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