Senior Preconstruction Manager

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking anexperienced Preconstruction Manager to lead planning, estimating, and risk management, guiding a team of estimators from conceptual budgeting to handoff.

You will collaborate with operations, design teams, and clients to drive accuracy and innovation across preconstruction activities. The role requires a background in commercial construction estimating, leadership, and strong communication to support value engineering, risk mitigation, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience, including conceptual and detailed estimating responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong expertise in estimating, budgeting, cost modeling, constructability reviews, and preconstruction planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction means and methods, design documentation, subcontractor markets, and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor estimators and preconstruction team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Oversee the estimating lifecycle, including conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost modeling, bid packages, and subcontractor scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, and design documents to ensure scope clarity, accuracy, and project alignment.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify risks related to design, logistics, sequencing, procurement, and project execution.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and communicate key findings to project teams, leadership, designers, and clients.
• Ensure consistency in estimating practices, cost controls, preconstruction processes, and subcontractor prequalification efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption, process enhancements, and performance analysis.
• Support value engineering, alternate pricing, and strategic recommendations that help clients make informed decisions.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, Accounting, Business Development, and field teams to align schedules, budgets, and project goals.
• Ensure seamless project handoffs by delivering complete, accurate, and actionable preconstruction information.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Budgeting

Preconstruction planning

Team mentorship

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Job description

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking anexperienced Preconstruction Manager to lead planning, estimating, and risk management, guiding a team of estimators from conceptual budgeting to handoff.

You will collaborate with operations, design teams, and clients to drive accuracy and innovation across preconstruction activities. The role requires a background in commercial construction estimating, leadership, and strong communication to support value engineering, risk mitigation, and