Lead Preconstruction Estimator & Proposal Strategist

Omega Construction, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Omega Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and proposals across diverse project delivery methods in Savannah, GA.

You will drive preliminary budgets through final proposals, guiding the preconstruction team while protecting Omega's interests across all stages. You will serve as the lead estimator and strategist, analyzing bid documents, defining scopes, and communicating with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the solicitation process.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating or project management.
• Proficiency with estimating software and plan-reading.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Executing multiple delivery methods including preliminary budgets, hard bids, negotiated contracts, and design/build projects.
• Analyzing bid documents—specifications, drawings, instructions to bidders, and reports—to develop accurate overall scopes of work.
• Developing and distributing scopes of work and bid packages, including management of subcontractor/supplier solicitation via BuildingConnected.
• Building out cost-of-work pricing, general conditions, site logistics, and schedule verification in coordination with the operations team.
• Performing quantity takeoffs for self-performed and unit price scopes of work.
• Directing the preconstruction coordinator and estimator on solicitation efforts, lodging rates, and general conditions pricing.
• Conducting detailed reviews and scoping of subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Attending pre-bid conferences, preparing RFIs, and maintaining historical cost data for future estimates.
• Partnering with Marketing and the VP of Preconstruction on proposal preparation.
• Managing multiple active preconstruction efforts simultaneously.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Tools

Sage Estimating

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

BuildingConnected

Job description

Omega Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and proposals across diverse project delivery methods in Savannah, GA.

You will drive preliminary budgets through final proposals, guiding the preconstruction team while protecting Omega's interests across all stages. You will serve as the lead estimator and strategist, analyzing bid documents, defining scopes, and communicating with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the solicitation process.