Commercial Preconstruction Manager

Abbott

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 0

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead project planning and cost strategy from concept to GMP, aligning design, budget, and constructability. The role partners with clients, design teams, and operations to guide pricing and validate estimates for efficient, well-coordinated outcomes.

The position requires strong leadership in meetings and the ability to influence the design process collaboratively, reporting to the Director of

Qualifications

Requires 5+ years in preconstruction/estimating in commercial construction.
Experience guiding design, budget and constructability in early phases.
Strong client-facing leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction from conceptual budgeting through GMP with Operations.
Guide pricing, validate estimates, align with project goals.
Develop budgets, cost models, and design-phase estimates.
Prepare GMP proposals and client presentations.
Provide constructability feedback and value engineering recommendations.
Engage with design teams to challenge assumptions and drive buildable solutions.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Estimating

Client-facing

Leadership in meetings

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building group, is currently seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager. At Ajax, the Preconstruction Manager leads project planning and cost strategy from early concept through GMP, ensuring alignment between design, budget, and constructability. This role serves as a strategic partner to clients, design teams, and operations—guiding pricing, validating estimates, and helping drive efficient, well-coordinated project outcomes.

This is a client-facing position requiring strong leadership in meetings and the ability to influence the design process in a collaborative, solutions-oriented manner. The role reports to the Director of Preconstruction Services and supports project teams across Florida, with some travel required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through design development and GMP execution in partnership with Operations
Serve as the strategic lead during preconstruction—guiding pricing, validating estimates, and ensuring alignment with project goals
Develop and oversee conceptual budgets, cost models, and design-phase estimates without being responsible for detailed quantity takeoffs
Create and distribute design phase deliverables, including cost reports, value engineering analyses, and budget updates
Prepare and lead GMP proposal development and client presentations
Provide constructability feedback and value engineering recommendations to advance design in a cost-effective manner
Proactively engage with design teams to challenge assumptions and drive efficient, buildable solutions
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing in coordination with the estimating team
Maintain and utilize historical cost data to support forecasting and benchmarking
Serve as a primary point of contact with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants during preconstruction
Lead and participate in client and design meetings, clearly communicating cost impacts and project strategy
Build and maintain strong relationships to support both project execution and future business development
Support higher education, healthcare, municipal, mission critical projects and more

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in preconstruction/estimating within commercial construction
Strong understanding of how projects are built, priced, and delivered across all phases of construction
Experience leading or supporting preconstruction efforts from concept through GMP development
Experience with higher education and/or municipal projects preferred
Ability to operate effectively in a client-facing role and lead meetings with confidence
Demonstrated ability to guide and influence the design process in a proactive, collaborative manner
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Willingness to travel for project meetings and presentations as needed

ABOUT AJAX

Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.

At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group’s $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Home & Auto Insurance
Family Support
Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
Paid time off
Time Away Benefits
Paid Holidays
Group Legal
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

About Us

What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction-starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

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