Preconstruction Manager

Owens Ames Kimball; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. in Fort Myers, FL, seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead planning, estimating, and risk management from concept through handoff.

You will oversee a team of estimators, collaborate with operations, design teams, and clients, and drive accurate, innovative preconstruction practices. The role requires 15+ years in preconstruction/estimating and strong leadership, with a degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience, including conceptual and detailed estimating.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring, developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor estimators and preconstruction team members, fostering accountability and growth.
• Oversee estimating lifecycle: conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost modeling, bid packages, and subcontractor scopes.
• Review drawings and design documents to ensure scope clarity and project alignment.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify design, logistics, sequencing, procurement risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and communicate findings to project teams and clients.
• Drive consistency in estimating practices, cost controls, and preconstruction processes.
• Support value engineering and alternate pricing for client decisions.
• Partner with operations, management, accounting, and field teams to align schedules and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Estimating

Cost modeling

Constructability reviews

Preconstruction planning

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating tools

Job description

Job Title: Preconstruction Manager

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Classification: Full Time

Why Build Your Career at Owen-Ames‑Kimball

At Owen-Ames-Kimball, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a team that has spent more than 130 years proving that great buildings are built by great people. We trust our employees to do meaningful work, encourage them to grow, and support them with leaders who value integrity as much as results. We are people who value people, and with an average tenure of 12 years, that is something we live every day.

If you are looking for a place where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work leaves a mark on communities across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida, there is a place for you at Owen-Ames-Kimball.

About this opportunity

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is hiring an experienced Preconstruction Manager based in Fort Myers, FL to lead the planning, estimating, and risk management efforts that set projects up for success. In this role, you'll oversee the preconstruction process from conceptual budgeting through project handoff, while leading a team of estimators and partnering closely with operations, field leadership, design teams, and clients. You'll play a critical role in driving accuracy, consistency, innovation, and collaboration across all preconstruction activities while helping deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

What you’ll do

• Lead and mentor estimators and preconstruction team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Oversee the estimating lifecycle, including conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost modeling, bid packages, and subcontractor scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, and design documents to ensure scope clarity, accuracy, and project alignment.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify risks related to design, logistics, sequencing, procurement, and project execution.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and communicate key findings to project teams, leadership, designers, and clients.
• Ensure consistency in estimating practices, cost controls, preconstruction processes, and subcontractor prequalification efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption, process enhancements, and performance analysis.
• Support value engineering, alternate pricing, and strategic recommendations that help clients make informed decisions.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, Accounting, Business Development, and field teams to align schedules, budgets, and project goals.
• Ensure seamless project handoffs by delivering complete, accurate, and actionable preconstruction information.

What we’re looking for

• 15+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience, including conceptual and detailed estimating responsibilities, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong expertise in estimating, budgeting, cost modeling, constructability reviews, and preconstruction planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction means and methods, design documentation, subcontractor markets, and project delivery processes.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks during pursuit and preconstruction phases.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance project goals, costs, and profitability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for process improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative leader who takes ownership, drives results, and supports successful project execution from planning through handoff.

The O-A-K Advantage

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to salary, 401(k) profit sharing, paid time off, health insurance. You’ll work with a close‑knit, supportive team in a low‑turnover culture where people genuinely enjoy what they do. Our size and values mean your contributions are recognized, your work makes a real impact in the communities we serve, and no two days are the same thanks to a variety of engaging, cross‑departmental tasks. Founded in Grand Rapids in 1891, O‑A‑K is a stable, respected company delivering construction projects annually across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida.

Owen-Ames-KimballCo. complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. O-A-K does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment must undergo and pass pre-employment testing including a drug and background screen.

Notice to External Search Firms

Owen-Ames-KimballCo. does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. O-A-K Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.