Preconstruction Manager

Metric DCX; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead construction opportunities from RFP through estimating, preconstruction, buyout, and purchasing before transitioning projects to Operations.

You will coordinate estimating, operations, procurement, scheduling, legal, cost control, marketing, clients, and other stakeholders, review project documents for scope and cost, and drive timelines and deliverables while managing client communications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience.
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience in preconstruction, estimating, and/or operations.
• Estimating and scheduling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with construction estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead project pursuits and preconstruction activities from RFP through buyout and handoff.
• Coordinate estimating, operations, corporate resources, and external stakeholders.
• Review project documents for scope, quality, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Establish pursuit timelines, assign responsibilities, and drive deliverables.
• Manage client communication and relationships throughout the pursuit.
• Identify project risks and coordinate mitigation with leadership.
• Lead constructability reviews and alternative design/pricing evaluations.
• Coordinate preliminary schedules and review estimates, budgets, and cost models.
• Assist with contracts, procurement, and proposal development.
• Monitor design development and update proposals based on changes in scope, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, scheduling, legal, procurement, and cost control teams.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead construction opportunities from RFP through estimating, preconstruction, buyout, and purchasing before transitioning projects to Operations.

This role serves as a key coordinator between estimating, operations, procurement, scheduling, legal, cost control, marketing, clients, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project pursuits and preconstruction activities from RFP through buyout and handoff.
• Coordinate estimating, operations, corporate resources, and external stakeholders.
• Review project documents for scope, quality, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Establish pursuit timelines, assign responsibilities, and drive deliverables.
• Manage client communication and relationships throughout the pursuit.
• Identify project risks and coordinate mitigation with leadership.
• Lead constructability reviews and alternative design/pricing evaluations.
• Coordinate preliminary schedules and review estimates, budgets, and cost models.
• Assist with contracts, procurement, and proposal development.
• Monitor design development and update proposals based on changes in scope, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, scheduling, legal, procurement, and cost control teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience.
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience in preconstruction, estimating, and/or operations.
• Estimating and scheduling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with construction estimating software.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and priorities.
• Understanding of client requirements and construction standards.