Senior Preconstruction Lead – $50M+ Commercial Projects (SE)

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

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.