Senior Preconstruction Manager: Estimating & Strategy

Cardella Construction Company

Fort Lauderdale (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Cardella Construction Company is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to guide preconstruction efforts from concept through contract execution. You will partner with owners, architects, and internal teams to align goals, budget, and schedule while developing robust bid packages and procurement strategies.

You will lead estimating, value engineering, risk management, and constructability reviews, ensuring a seamless handoff to project teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of commercial construction experience, including at least 5 years leading preconstruction, estimating, or related functions.
Demonstrated success leading complex commercial pursuits from concept through contract award.
Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, value engineering, procurement strategy, constructability, and risk management.
Experience developing client relationships and collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office, and estimating software.
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the preconstruction process from conceptual design through contract execution.
Partner with owners, architects, consultants, and internal teams to align project goals, budget, schedule, and design.
Develop and manage preconstruction schedules, deliverables, and milestone tracking.
Lead estimating efforts, quantity takeoffs, value engineering, and budget development.
Develop bid packages, procurement strategies, and subcontractor scopes.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals and lead bid leveling and procurement recommendations.
Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies related to scope, cost, schedule, and constructability.
Collaborate with Operations to ensure a seamless transition from pursuit to project execution.
Present estimates, budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies to clients and executive leadership.
Mentor and support junior preconstruction team members.