Preconstruction Manager

About the role

The Bowers Group – A Legence Company Established in 1984, The Bowers Group is a trusted provider of mechanical construction, service, and repair solutions across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. With over three decades of experience, we serve a wide range of clients—from general contractors and technology-driven organizations to healthcare facilities, government agencies, and property managers. We deliver projects through a disciplined, collaborative approach focused on quality, cost control, and reliability. Our process includes rigorous equipment selection, detailed reviews, and proactive subcontractor management—helping us anticipate risks, avoid delays, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient results. Our success is built on a people-first culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect. By investing in our employees and fostering open communication, we create an environment that supports long‑term relationships—with both our team and our clients. The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Preconstruction Manager to join our team. This is an in‑office position located in Beltsville, Maryland. Reporting to the Vice President of Preconstruction, this role will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the preconstruction department and lead its support staff, helping drive estimating, bid, and proposal efforts on large mechanical projects, including data centers.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Vice President of Preconstruction to carry out department goals, priorities, and strategy.
• Oversee day‑to‑day preconstruction operations, including the bid calendar, workload assignments, and deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop preconstruction support staff, including administrative personnel.
• Manage the intake, tracking, and distribution of bid invitations, drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Coordinate preparation of GMP and hard‑bid proposals, including qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Solicit and track vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Maintain and improve department tracking tools and records using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Lists, and Word.
• Develop and standardize templates, workflows, and procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support the department's expansion into AI tools to streamline estimating, document review, and reporting.
• Prepare bid status, hit‑rate, and pipeline reports for leadership.
• Coordinate with operations, project management, BIM/engineering, and fabrication teams to ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to project execution, including coordinating change order review meetings between the project team and preconstruction to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain professional communications with coworkers, general contractors, owners, and vendors.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings, client interviews, and scope review meetings as required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of mechanical construction experience in estimating, preconstruction services, project management, and/or management of a service department, including 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines at once.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Lists, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and plumbing drawings and specifications.
• Interest in learning and applying AI tools and new technology to improve processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D
• Time Off Benefits: Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 per year