Lead Preconstruction Estimating – Design‑Build/CM at Risk

Florida Construction Connection; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Construction Connection in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Preconstruction & Estimating Project Leader for Design-Build and CM at Risk projects. You will lead preconstruction strategy from concept through GMP, driving budgeting, cost modeling, and value engineering to maximize margin in Florida markets.

You will coordinate with architects and consultants, engage trade partners, present GMPs, manage risk, and transition projects into operations.

Qualifications

• Proven Design-Build and CM at Risk experience.
• Commercial construction background in Florida.
• Strong conceptual estimating and cost modeling capability.
• Experience leading architect and consultant coordination.
• Established South Florida trade relationships.
• Confident decision-maker who protects margin and schedule.
• Demonstrated employment stability.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and schematic budgeting
• Design-phase cost modeling
• Value engineering strategy
• Trade partner engagement and scope alignment
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• GMP development and cost presentation
• Transition coordination into operations

Skills

Design-Build experience

CM at Risk experience

Florida commercial construction

Conceptual estimating

Cost modeling

Trade partner engagement

Leadership coordination

Job description

Florida Construction Connection in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Preconstruction & Estimating Project Leader for Design-Build and CM at Risk projects. You will lead preconstruction strategy from concept through GMP, driving budgeting, cost modeling, and value engineering to maximize margin in Florida markets.

You will coordinate with architects and consultants, engage trade partners, present GMPs, manage risk, and transition projects into operations.