Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Lead

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the estimating function, develop budgets, and guide projects from award to GMP approval. You will coordinate with design partners and clients to ensure feasible budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include directing value engineering, managing procurement for long-lead items, and turning preconstruction plans into actionable directives for operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business).
• 7–10 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Strong understanding of Design-Build, CMAR, and negotiated delivery methods.
• Experience preparing detailed construction cost estimates and GMP proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing meetings and present budget and schedule information.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore and Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team to produce accurate cost estimates across all design phases.
• Manage project budgets from contract execution through GMP development.
• Establish milestone pricing schedules and oversee budget reviews at design milestones.
• Direct value engineering exercises with owners, consultants, and design teams.
• Develop and maintain project-specific preconstruction schedules from award through groundbreaking.
• Coordinate design team activities and lead constructability reviews.
• Manage GMP development and owner presentation process for budget/schedule approval.
• Confirm readiness for construction mobilization and turnover to Operations.
• Coordinate with Contracts Coordinator to execute owner contracts using standard terms.
• Review and respond to redlines; escalate non-standard risk to the Director of BD & Procurement.
• Initiate subcontractor prequalification and develop bid strategy.
• Coordinate procurement planning for long-lead materials and key trades.
• Recommend subcontractor selections at GMP and ensure transfer of procurement plans to project team.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the estimating team and capacity planning.
• Serve as primary contact for owners and design partners during preconstruction.
• Lead client-facing budget presentations at milestones and GMP reviews.
• Communicate updates and schedule impacts clearly to all stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Procurement

Client communication

Team management

Design-Build

CMAR

Procore

Bluebeam

Scheduling

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

Business Administration

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the estimating function, develop budgets, and guide projects from award to GMP approval. You will coordinate with design partners and clients to ensure feasible budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include directing value engineering, managing procurement for long-lead items, and turning preconstruction plans into actionable directives for operations.