Preconstruction Lead: Strategic Estimating & Bid Coordination

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Oklahoma City to lead the preconstruction phase for high-quality commercial projects. You will develop accurate estimates, budgets, and bid strategies while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Strong communication and cost-analysis skills are essential for success. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, soliciting subcontractor pricing, and guiding value-engineering efforts to ensure alignment with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, government, or infrastructure construction preferred.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Excel.

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, specs, 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 during design.
• Manage bid leveling and subcontractor scope reviews for accurate comparisons.
• Identify constructability concerns, scope gaps, and risks before construction begins.
• Support project buyout and smooth transition from preconstruction to operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, design partners, and clients.
• Ensure estimates and proposals align with project schedules, specs, and standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Oklahoma City to lead the preconstruction phase for high-quality commercial projects. You will develop accurate estimates, budgets, and bid strategies while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Strong communication and cost-analysis skills are essential for success. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, soliciting subcontractor pricing, and guiding value-engineering efforts to ensure alignment with