Pre-Construction Lead - Estimating & Planning

Jobot; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manager of Pre-Construction Service in Birmingham, AL, to lead day-to-day pre-construction activities, manage estimates, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in pre-construction/estimating, strong leadership, and proficiency with estimating software and project documentation tools. This on-site position offers growth and collaboration across manufacturing, data centers, and distribution projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related pre-construction, estimating, or construction experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with standard business software, spreadsheets, estimating software, and project documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day pre-construction activities for assigned pursuits and projects, coordinating estimating, scheduling, design collaboration, and procurement through final pricing.
• Develop and manage conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, ensuring scope, assumptions, quantities, and pricing are accurate and complete.
• Prepare conceptual budgets and estimate analyses to support project pursuits and customer discussions.
• Coordinate with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability reviews, logistics planning, and seamless project handoff.
• Engage with customers, designers, trade partners, and vendors to clarify scope, validate assumptions, and develop reliable pricing and schedules.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals, identifying risks, scope gaps, and opportunities.
• Identify and communicate key project risks, opportunities, and cost drivers to support informed decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate pre-construction staff assigned to pursuits and projects, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Apply company pre-construction tools, benchmarks, and best practices to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Pre-construction knowledge

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Project documentation tools

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Manager of Pre-Construction Service in Birmingham, AL, to lead day-to-day pre-construction activities, manage estimates, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in pre-construction/estimating, strong leadership, and proficiency with estimating software and project documentation tools. This on-site position offers growth and collaboration across manufacturing, data centers, and distribution projects.