Lead Estimator & Preconstruction Leader – Commercial (KC)

Michael Page; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Bonus 10% of base salary

Job summary

Michael Page represents a leading commercial construction contractor in the Kansas City market. They seek a Lead Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to drive estimating, preconstruction, and business development in collaboration with leadership, project managers, and operations teams.

The role requires strong estimating, bid strategy, and client development skills with experience across hard bid, negotiated, and design-build projects. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and preconstruction for commercial construction.
• Ability to develop budgets and pricing strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final proposal.
• Review plans, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Participate in regular collaboration meetings with project managers, estimators, and sales teams.
• Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions and support estimating efforts.
• Develop budgets, value engineering solutions, and pricing strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate bid solicitation efforts and analyze subcontractor proposals.
• Follow up with clients throughout the bidding process and support business development initiatives.
• Help identify new project opportunities and contribute to company growth.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Client relationships

Bid strategy

Budget development

Team collaboration

Job description

Michael Page represents a leading commercial construction contractor in the Kansas City market. They seek a Lead Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to drive estimating, preconstruction, and business development in collaboration with leadership, project managers, and operations teams.

The role requires strong estimating, bid strategy, and client development skills with experience across hard bid, negotiated, and design-build projects. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.