Strategic Preconstruction Lead: GMP & Client Partnerships

STO Building Group Careers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; 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, ensuring alignment between design, budget, and constructability.

This client-facing role partners with clients, design teams, and operations, guiding pricing, validating estimates, and driving efficient, well-coordinated outcomes across Florida with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in preconstruction/estimating within commercial construction.
• Ability to lead meetings with confidence and influence design.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Travel to project sites in Florida as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction from concept budgeting to GMP execution.
• Guide pricing, validate estimates, and align with goals.
• Develop conceptual budgets and cost models.
• Prepare GMP proposals and client presentations.
• Provide constructability feedback and value engineering.
• Engage with design teams to drive buildable solutions.
• Coordinate with estimating team on subcontractor pricing.
• Maintain historical cost data for forecasting.

Skills

Preconstruction Leadership

Estimating & Budgeting

GMP Experience

Client-facing

Design Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Budgeting 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, ensuring alignment between design, budget, and constructability.

This client-facing role partners with clients, design teams, and operations, guiding pricing, validating estimates, and driving efficient, well-coordinated outcomes across Florida with travel as needed.