Strategic Preconstruction Manager: Estimating & Bids

Foresight Construction Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company vehicle allowance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Foresight Construction Group, a Florida-based firm with offices in Gainesville, Tampa, and Jacksonville, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead accurate estimates across all design phases. You will independently manage trade packages, engage subs, and influence pricing strategy and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with internal teams, trade partners, and clients to deliver high-quality preconstruction services from concept through contract, while mentoring junior estimators and improving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• 1–3 years estimating, project engineering, or related role in a commercial GC environment.
• Prior experience managing trade packages or bid scopes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis with minimal oversight.
• Develop and manage trade-specific scopes of work and bid packages.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for completeness, scope alignment, and risk gaps.
• Build and maintain scope comparison sheets (leveling).
• Support conceptual and budget estimating using historical data and benchmarking.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead bid solicitation, follow-ups, and coverage tracking.
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications and assist with prequalification.

Skills

Estimating software

Excel

Bid management

CSI divisions

Interpret drawings

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

Job description

Foresight Construction Group, a Florida-based firm with offices in Gainesville, Tampa, and Jacksonville, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead accurate estimates across all design phases. You will independently manage trade packages, engage subs, and influence pricing strategy and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with internal teams, trade partners, and clients to deliver high-quality preconstruction services from concept through contract, while mentoring junior estimators and improving