Senior Preconstruction Leader: Estimating, GMP & Budget

Food Management Search, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the estimating and planning efforts for complex projects. You will manage budgets through GMP, coordinate with design partners, procurement, and operations to ensure accurate estimates and schedules.

The role requires 7–10 years in estimating or preconstruction, strong leadership, and proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam; occasional site visits and client presentations are expected.

Qualifications

• 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 to owners.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore and Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team in producing accurate, complete cost estimates across all design phases.
• Manage project budgets from contract execution through GMP development.
• Establish milestone pricing schedules and oversee budget reviews at key design milestones.
• Direct value engineering exercises with owners, consultants, and design teams to maintain project feasibility.
• Develop and maintain project-specific preconstruction schedules from award through groundbreaking.
• Coordinate design team activities and lead constructability reviews.
• Manage the GMP development and owner presentation process.
• Confirm project readiness for construction mobilization and turnover to Operations.
• Coordinate subcontractor prequalification for key early trades.
• Develop bid strategy, manage subcontractor engagement, and oversee bid list development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Client meetings

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the estimating and planning efforts for complex projects. You will manage budgets through GMP, coordinate with design partners, procurement, and operations to ensure accurate estimates and schedules.

The role requires 7–10 years in estimating or preconstruction, strong leadership, and proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam; occasional site visits and client presentations are expected.