Senior Estimator/Preconstruction Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Healthcare (medical & dental)

Gas & vehicle stipends

Professional development reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Saboungi Construction Inc. in Florida seeks a Construction Estimator to lead preconstruction and strategy, directing the complete bidding lifecycle across Central and North Florida onsite.

You will report to ownership and scale the estimating department into executive leadership. Responsibilities include analyzing complex drawings and RFPs, performing quantity takeoffs, developing GMP and lump-sum estimates, leveling subcontractor bids, leading value engineering, presenting to owners and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of dedicated experience as a commercial general contractor estimator.
• 10 years of hands-on experience in the commercial construction sector.
• Proven experience leading preconstruction teams in a high-growth environment.
• Experience estimating lump-sum, unit-pricing, and design-build projects over $50M in revenue.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex construction documents, design plans, and RFPs to determine precise project requirements.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs for structural labor, raw materials, and heavy field equipment.
• Formulate detailed conceptual estimates and final GMPs across all design phases.
• Level subcontractor proposals to verify scope, pricing, and contract alignment.
• Lead value engineering and risk analysis sessions to generate cost savings and efficiencies.
• Present final estimate packages to clients, owners, and executives to clarify assumptions.
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior estimators to ensure adherence to preconstruction protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Preconstruction planning

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

Bluebeam

Stack

OST

ProEst

Sage

Job description

Construction Estimator - Lead Preconstruction and Strategy for a Premier Florida General Contractor

Job Overview

• Company: Saboungi Construction Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 to $120,000 per year (Plus Performance and Year-End Bonuses).
• Location: Onsite - Central and North Florida.
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday.
• Project Scope: Commercial, Government, Healthcare, Education, Civil, and Marine.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

You will direct the complete preconstruction and bidding lifecycle, driving strategic division expansion across Central and North Florida. This leadership role grants you direct access to ownership, providing the autonomy to scale our estimating department into a executive leadership position. You will shape our market footprint and impact profitability by securing high-value multi-sector contracts.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Analyze complex construction documents, design plans, and technical RFPs to determine precise project requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive quantity takeoffs for structural labor, raw materials, and heavy field equipment.
• Formulate detailed conceptual estimates and final Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMP) across all design phases.
• Level subcontractor proposals meticulously to verify scope alignment, pricing accuracy, and contract compliance.
• Lead value engineering and risk analysis sessions to generate structural cost savings and project efficiencies.
• Present final estimate packages to clients, owners, and executive stakeholders to clarify cost assumptions.
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior estimators to ensure adherence to corporate preconstruction protocols.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience working as a commercial general contractor estimator.
• Minimum of 10 years of verified hands-on experience operating within the commercial construction sector.
• Proven experience building, managing, and leading preconstruction teams within a high-growth environment.
• Prior experience estimating lump-sum, unit-pricing, and design-build projects for firms exceeding $50M in revenue.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced technical expertise using modern software including Bluebeam, Stack, OST, ProEst, or Sage.
• Demonstrated history establishing and maintaining historical unit cost data and extensive regional vendor databases.
• Strong capabilities in navigating multi-sector bids concurrently from initial invitation down to final contract buyout.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 supplemented by corporate performance and holiday bonuses.
• Reliable financial infrastructure featuring a dependable weekly pay cycle and year-end incentive programs.
• Relocation assistance packages provided for qualified technical candidates moving into the Florida region.
• Complete healthcare protection including comprehensive medical and dental insurance options.
• Dedicated company gas and vehicle stipends to cover regional project site travel.
• Full corporate reimbursement for continuing professional development, industry coursework, and trade certifications.
• Generous paid time off package covering personal days, family vacation, and observed holidays.

About Us

Saboungi Construction Inc. is a premier, family-owned commercial general contracting and construction management firm serving Florida since 1982. We maintain a high-performing, collaborative workplace culture built upon technical mastery, shared integrity, and deep local roots. Our leadership invests directly in our executive leaders, providing the modern tools and administrative backing necessary to win.

Saboungi Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.