Senior Preconstruction & Estimating Leader

Southway Builders, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Discretionary bonus

Auto allowance

Job summary

Southway Builders, Inc. is seeking an Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead the Southeast preconstruction efforts. You will manage two estimators, develop budgets, and shape standards for a growing preconstruction practice while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

This is a high-impact role to influence project planning, pricing, and delivery—helping build a scalable preconstruction platform within a growing regional team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience, including leadership or mentoring responsibilities.
• Experience budgeting complex projects across multifamily, commercial, institutional, and interior upfits.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from concept through GMP or contract execution.
• Direct, mentor, and develop two estimators.
• Help establish and refine preconstruction standards, workflows, and pricing strategies.
• Develop and present budgets for large-scale multifamily, commercial, and interior projects.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors during design.
• Lead constructability reviews, value management, and scope clarification.

Skills

Leadership / Mentoring

Budgeting

Estimating

Construction means / methods

Communication

Tools

ProEst

Bluebeam

Procore

BuildingConnected

Job description

Southway Builders, Inc. is seeking an Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead the Southeast preconstruction efforts. You will manage two estimators, develop budgets, and shape standards for a growing preconstruction practice while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

This is a high-impact role to influence project planning, pricing, and delivery—helping build a scalable preconstruction platform within a growing regional team.