Pre-Con Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Pre-Con Manager for our Orlando area client, a growing commercial general contractor. You will lead full-cycle estimating and pre-construction from concept through turnover, coordinating with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The role focuses on conceptual budgets, design development pricing, and competitive bids across office, medical, retail, and ground-up projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle estimating and pre-construction activities for commercial construction projects from concept through final bid.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, design development pricing, GMP estimates, and lump sum bids.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, pricing evaluations, and value engineering recommendations.
• Solicit, qualify, scope, and negotiate proposals with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, owners, and trade partners throughout the pre-construction process.
• Present estimates, budgets, cost analysis, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Job description

Job Summary

A growing commercial general contractor in the Orlando and Central Florida area is seeking an experienced Pre-Con Manager to lead estimating and pre-construction efforts from early concept through project turnover. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a construction professional who brings strong commercial estimating expertise, polished communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

The Pre-Con Manager will play a key role in supporting commercial projects across office, medical, retail, religious, interior renovation, interior build-out, and ground-up construction sectors. This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented, career-focused professional who values stability, collaboration, and long-term growth.

The work environment offers supportive leadership, a team-oriented culture, strong work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a company that values quality, accountability, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle estimating and pre-construction activities for commercial construction projects from concept through final bid.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, design development pricing, GMP estimates, and lump sum bids.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, pricing evaluations, and value engineering recommendations.
• Solicit, qualify, scope, and negotiate proposals with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, owners, and trade partners throughout the pre-construction process.
• Present estimates, budgets, cost analysis, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 to $130,000+ per year, flexible for the right candidate.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays.
• Primarily Monday through Friday schedule.
• Strong work-life balance.
• Collaborative company culture with opportunities for career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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