Senior Preconstruction Manager

Moss & Associates LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Associates LLC in Tampa, FL seeks a Sr. Preconstruction Manager to lead budgeting, GMP, and design‑build projects. You will oversee team members, produce detailed estimates, and present cost proposals to Owners and A/E teams.

Requires a BS degree in a related field and 8+ years in preconstruction, with strong cost estimation, risk management, and collaboration with operations. Full‑time exempt role with growth opportunities at a national firm.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related field required.
• 8+ years in preconstruction required.
• Experience on large commercial projects (office, hospitality, higher education, sports).
• Ability to self-manage with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of price summary and detailed pricing by trade.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand plans across conceptual to 100% CDs.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with estimating responsibilities and deadlines.
• Oversee design-build projects from concept to final contract award.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimations.
• Develop bid tab sheets and qualifications from bid tabs.
• Provide cost-saving recommendations by trade and reconcile cost variances.
• Present to Owners & A/E Teams and explain cost variances.

Skills

Cost estimation

Risk management

Team leadership

Reading plans/specs

Communication

Self-management

Education

BS degree in related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Takeoff software

Job description

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: TAMPA, 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 brings an honest, positive, and intelligent approach to our business that’s not readily found in the construction industry. This has created recognizable, sustainable, innovative, award-winning buildings and helped our company become one of the most respected and sought-after companies in the U.S. The Moss team of experts spans the country with offices in Hawai’i, California, Texas, and Florida. Customer satisfaction is our passion. We are focused on exceeding expectations with intelligent solutions and genuine relationships. We’ve combined our deep expertise with a renowned level of integrity and transparency—serving as the foundation for all we do.

Learn more about careers at Moss here!