Senior Preconstruction Lead - Commercial & Industrial Estimating

The Contractor Consultants; Orlovista CDP (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Job summary

Link Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to drive cost estimation, bid strategy, and team leadership for high-profile commercial and industrial projects in the Orlando, FL area.

This full‑time role pays from $115,000 to $145,000 per year with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, and offers strong opportunities for internal advancement. You will lead the complete bid process, coordinate multiple trades and delivery methods, assess

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of preconstruction and estimating experience with general contractors.
• Pricing, estimating, and coordinating all divisions/trades for commercial and industrial projects.
• Delivery methods: negotiated, GMP, design‑assist, and hard bids.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Excel, and CRM platforms.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for owner/design team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete bid process, trade coverage, and cost estimation across phases.
• Price and coordinate all trade divisions across delivery methods.
• Evaluate project logistics and VE solutions to improve profitability.
• Drive project pursuits and represent the company during owner and design team reviews.
• Develop relationships with trade partners and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop junior estimating team members.

Skills

Bid process leadership

Cost estimation

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

10+ years of estimating experience

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

CRM platforms

Job description

Link Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to drive cost estimation, bid strategy, and team leadership for high-profile commercial and industrial projects in the Orlando, FL area.

This full‑time role pays from $115,000 to $145,000 per year with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, and offers strong opportunities for internal advancement. You will lead the complete bid process, coordinate multiple trades and delivery methods, assess