Senior Preconstruction Manager

Moss & Associates (Construction); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Associates is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL to lead budgeting, GMP development, and design-build initiatives. You will supervise a team, refine estimates, and drive cost-saving opportunities across multiple large commercial projects.

Reporting to the Director of Preconstruction, you will collaborate with Operations, Trade Contractors, and Owners. A strong background in office, hospitality, higher education, and sports projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field.
• Minimum of Eight (8) Years’ previous work experience in Preconstruction.
• Experience in large commercial projects such as office, hospitality, higher education, and sports.
• Ability to self‑manage work with very little direction.
• Knowledge of summary level and detailed level pricing by Trade.
• Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists.
• Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing (All Trades but MEP).
• Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently, from Conceptual Drawings to 100% CDs.
• Constructability awareness and cost-saving opportunity identification.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned multiple projects with estimating responsibilities and deadlines.
• Manage a Design Build Project from Concept to Final Contract Award under Preconstruction Chief.
• Perform accurate quantity surveying using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam.
• Fill in missing information from drawings and design documents for most trades.
• Assemble detailed estimates with takeoffs and unit pricing for multiple projects.
• Write RFIs and submit to Architects & Engineers by Trade.
• Develop bid tabs from Trade Contractors’ proposals for accurate scope.
• Provide cost-saving suggestions by trade.
• Present to Owners & A/E Team explaining variances and solutions to stay on budget.
• Focus on risk management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-management

Reading specifications

Cost estimation

Risk management

Communication

Education

BS degree in related field

8+ years preconstruction experience

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Take Off

Job description

Senior Preconstruction Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed‑use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

This full‑time position will interface with the Project Preconstruction Chief to help manage Team Members in compiling comprehensive budgets and GMP.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage assigned multiple projects meeting estimating responsibilities & deadlines
• Under the supervision of Preconstruction Chief, successfully Manage a Design Build Project from Concept to Final Contract Award
• Perform accurate quantity survey of materials, Skin Study & GSF using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam
• From Concept Drawings and above, ability to “Fill in the Gaps” for missing information from drawings and design documents (Most Trades)
• Assemble detailed estimates (All Trades), providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects
• Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI’s for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade
• From Trade Contractors’ proposal, develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope
• Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors
• Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade (Most Trades)
• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables
• Meet and present to Owners & A/E Team to discuss design & pricing and be able to explain the cost variances and, if required, recommend solutions to bring the project back within budget
• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues
• Document Review & RFIs: Provide Completeness Reviews & Constructability of Design Documents (Drawings & Specs.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field
• Minimum of Eight (8) Years’ previous work experience in Preconstruction
• Experience in large commercial projects such as office, hospitality, higher education, and sports.
• Ability to successfully self‑manage work assigned with very little direction
• Knowledge of Summary level and detailed level pricing, by Trade
• Possess analytical skills
• Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists;
• Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing (All Trades but MEP)
• Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently, from Conceptual Drawings to 100% CDs
• Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Multiple Trades
• Possess detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents
• Ability to communicate and manage Trade Contractors for Scope‑specific Proposals
• Ability to communicate internally & externally with Operations, Precon Staff, Trade Contractors & Owners, A/E
• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues
• Manage Team Members in compiling comprehensive budgets and GMP
• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables

JOB TITLE: SR. PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PRECONSTRUCTION

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.