Senior Preconstruction Lead - Estimating & Bids (Orlando)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings withEmployer

Health and life/disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Certifications and training

Team outings and events

Job summary

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

The role requires steering the complete bid process, coordinating trades, and mentoring the estimating team. You will develop early-stage strategies, drive value engineering, and interact with owners and design teams to secure favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of preconstruction and estimating experience with general contractors.
• Proven track record in pricing, estimating, and coordinating all divisions/trades for commercial and industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience with various delivery methods including negotiated, GMP, design-assist, and hard bids.
• Proficiency with industry-standard preconstruction software, including Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, and CRM platforms.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills required for direct owner and design team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete bid process, trade coverage, and cost estimation across conceptual, schematic, and construction document phases.
• Price and coordinate all trade divisions across diverse project delivery methods, including negotiated, GMP, design-assist, and hard bids.
• Evaluate project logistics and deliver actionable value engineering (VE) solutions to optimize project profitability and efficiency.
• Drive project pursuits and represent the company during owner and design team presentations and reviews.
• Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with trade partners and subcontractors to ensure competitive bidding and execution.
• Mentor and develop junior estimating team members to build strong internal preconstruction talent.

Skills

Preconstruction estimating

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

CRM

Job description

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

The role requires steering the complete bid process, coordinating trades, and mentoring the estimating team. You will develop early-stage strategies, drive value engineering, and interact with owners and design teams to secure favorable outcomes.