Preconstruction Manager - Commercial GC SE USA

Jobot; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Backlog growth

Lead high-profile projects

Impact on pursuit strategy

Collaborative culture

Leadership visibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead Preconstruction Manager to oversee preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects valued at $50M+. Based across the Southeast, this role coordinates budgeting through GMP development with operations, design teams, and ownership.

You will lead estimating teams, develop budgets, perform constructability reviews, and present client budgets, while mentoring junior staff and shaping procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-8+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• 3-5+ years of preconstruction or estimating leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing large commercial projects ($50M+).
• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost modeling, and procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects valued at $50M+.
• Manage and oversee estimating teams (typically 2-3 team members per pursuit).
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive conceptual and detailed budget.
• Perform constructability and design-assist reviews throughout all design phases.
• Collaborate closely with Operations on procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and buyout planning.
• Develop preliminary scopes of work and support subcontractor negotiations.
• Establish preliminary schedules during preconstruction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Owners, Architects, and Engineers during the preconstruction phase.
• Lead client-facing budget presentations and strategy discussions.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, solicitation, and bid leveling.
• Support fee strategy development and pursuit planning.
• Mentor and train junior preconstruction staff on estimating standards, COB creation, and subcontractor evaluation.
• Ensure all budget packages are delivered accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Preconstruction processes

Cost modeling

Procurement strategies

Communication skills

Client-facing presentations

Education

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

Job description

Lead Preconstruction for $50M+ Commercial Builds - Regional SE US GC

A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking Preconstruction Managers to support large-scale commercial projects (50M+) across the Southeast US (Miami/Fort Lauderdale - Tampa - Atlanta), with regional exposure throughout the Southeast. This role leads preconstruction efforts from early budgeting through GMP development and works closely with operations, design teams, and ownership.

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Why join us

• Strong backlog and continued growth in Florida and the Southeast
• Opportunity to lead high-profile, complex commercial projects
• Direct impact on pursuit strategy and project success
• Collaborative culture with long-term career advancement potential
• Leadership visibility and influence within the organization

Job Details

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects valued at $50M+
• Manage and oversee estimating teams (typically 2-3 team members per pursuit)
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive conceptual and detailed budget
• Perform constructability and design-assist reviews throughout all design phases
• Collaborate closely with Operations on procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and buyout planning
• Develop preliminary scopes of work and support subcontractor negotiations
• Establish preliminary schedules during preconstruction
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Owners, Architects, and Engineers during the preconstruction phase
• Lead client-facing budget presentations and strategy discussions
• Manage subcontractor outreach, solicitation, and bid leveling
• Support fee strategy development and pursuit planning
• Mentor and train junior preconstruction staff on estimating standards, COB creation, and subcontractor evaluation
• Ensure all budget packages are delivered accurately and on schedule

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5-8+ years of experience in commercial construction
• 3-5+ years of preconstruction or estimating leadership experience
• Proven experience managing large commercial projects ($50M+)
• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost modeling, and procurement strategies
• Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.