Strategic Preconstruction Lead — Budget to GMP

STO Building Group; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead project planning and cost strategy from early concept through GMP. This client-facing role partners with design teams, clients, and operations to drive pricing, validate estimates, and deliver well-coordinated outcomes.

The role reports to the Director of Preconstruction Services and supports projects across Florida, with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in preconstruction/estimating within commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from concept budgeting through design development and GMP execution.
• Guide pricing and validate estimates to align with project goals.
• Develop conceptual budgets, cost models, and design-phase estimates.
• Prepare GMP proposals and client presentations.
• Provide constructability feedback and value engineering recommendations.

Skills

Client leadership

Cost strategy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead project planning and cost strategy from early concept through GMP. This client-facing role partners with design teams, clients, and operations to drive pricing, validate estimates, and deliver well-coordinated outcomes.

The role reports to the Director of Preconstruction Services and supports projects across Florida, with some travel required.