Senior Preconstruction Manager: Lead $50M+ Projects

Jobot; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead Preconstruction Manager to guide large-scale commercial projects ($50M+) across the Southeast, including Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Atlanta. You will oversee estimating teams, develop budgets from concept through GMP, and collaborate with operations, design teams, and ownership.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years in commercial construction and 3–5+ years in preconstruction leadership, with strong communication and procurement expertise to drive bid strategy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related.
• 5–8+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• 3–5+ years leading preconstruction or estimating teams.
• Proven experience managing large commercial projects ($50M+).
• Strong communication and client-facing presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects valued at $50M+.
• Manage and oversee estimating teams (typically 2–3 team members per pursuit).
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive conceptual and detailed budgets.
• Perform constructability and design-assist reviews throughout all design phases.
• Collaborate with Operations on procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and buyout planning.
• Develop preliminary scopes of work and support subcontractor negotiations.
• Establish preliminary schedules during preconstruction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Owners, Architects, and Engineers during the preconstruction phase.
• Lead client-facing budget presentations and strategy discussions.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, solicitation, and bid leveling.
• Support fee strategy development and pursuit planning.
• Mentor and train junior preconstruction staff on estimating standards, COB creation, and subcontractor evaluation.
• Ensure all budget packages are delivered accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Budgeting & cost modeling

Preconstruction leadership

Client-facing presentations

Procurement strategies

Estimation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Lead Preconstruction Manager to guide large-scale commercial projects ($50M+) across the Southeast, including Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Atlanta. You will oversee estimating teams, develop budgets from concept through GMP, and collaborate with operations, design teams, and ownership.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years in commercial construction and 3–5+ years in preconstruction leadership, with strong communication and procurement expertise to drive bid strategy and