Preconstruction Lead for Commercial Construction

Jobot; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for a top-tier commercial builder in Oklahoma City. The role leads preconstruction from concept through final bid, developing detailed estimates, budgets, and bid proposals to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

You will coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to drive successful handoffs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction with strong estimating, procurement, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, government, or infrastructure construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, materials, sequencing, and project delivery.
• Experience with estimating and CM software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.
• Experience with federal or government construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities from conceptual design through final bid and contract award.
• Prepare and review detailed estimates, budgets, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals.
• Analyze plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents to identify costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, bid schedules, and value-engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams throughout the design process.
• Manage bid leveling and subcontractor scope reviews to ensure accurate comparisons.
• Identify constructability concerns, scope gaps, and potential project risks before construction begins.
• Support project buyout and provide a smooth transition from preconstruction to project operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, design partners, and clients.
• Ensure estimates and proposals align with project schedules, specifications, and company standards.

Skills

Estimating & preconstruction

Contract negotiation

Communication

Multi-project management

Cost analysis

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for a top-tier commercial builder in Oklahoma City. The role leads preconstruction from concept through final bid, developing detailed estimates, budgets, and bid proposals to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

You will coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to drive successful handoffs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction with strong estimating, procurement, and