Strategic Preconstruction Lead & Conceptual Estimator

GBA; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, accident, and disability covere

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Flexible time off

Training and professional growth

Job summary

GBA Builders in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Preconstruction Manager / Conceptual Estimator to lead preconstruction activities, deliver accurate ROMs, schedules, and risk assessments for strategic pursuits.

You will partner with business development, marketing, estimating, project management, design partners, and senior leadership to develop compelling proposals that demonstrate the company's ability to deliver successful projects and maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience supervising staff with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong background in project scheduling and conceptual estimating.
• Proven estimating and buyout experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• GC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction and conceptual estimating efforts for strategic pursuits.
• Develop ROMs at 0–30% design milestones with A/E partners.
• Collaborate with pursuits team to align strategies with client objectives.
• Develop and review preliminary project schedules and milestones.
• Identify and assess risks early and reflect in pricing and scheduling.
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals and client presentations.
• Build relationships with clients, A/E partners, and stakeholders.
• Prepare project handoff materials.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to contracted backlog to meet targets.
• Travel to job sites as needed.
• Operate a motor vehicle as essential function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Conceptual estimating

Team leadership

Vendor negotiation

Education

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

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Pantera

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GBA Builders in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Preconstruction Manager / Conceptual Estimator to lead preconstruction activities, deliver accurate ROMs, schedules, and risk assessments for strategic pursuits.

You will partner with business development, marketing, estimating, project management, design partners, and senior leadership to develop compelling proposals that demonstrate the company's ability to deliver successful projects and maintain competitive advantage.