Strategic Senior Preconstruction Estimating Leader

Deploy; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

BLOX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Estimating Manager to lead preconstruction activities, pricing, risk management, and value engineering for DMC delivery projects. You will partner with design, manufacturing, and construction teams to develop reliable estimates and drive profitable outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading estimation efforts, overseeing staff, performing takeoffs, and coordinating with BD on proposals while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years experience in construction or preconstruction estimating.
• Strong experience with estimating, scheduling, and project management tools.
• Ability to lead meetings, presentations, and client interactions with confidence.
• Ability to build relationships, earn trust, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, cost control, and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage estimating efforts to drive competitive, accurate project pricing.
• Assign and oversee estimating tasks for support staff based on project needs and timelines.
• Develop detailed estimates, cost models, and basis of estimates including assumptions and qualifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and work plans for self-perform scopes (e.g., concrete, carpentry).
• Prepare estimates across all phases (conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP).
• Conduct risk analysis and clearly communicate findings to leadership.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with company goals and profitability targets.
• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize project outcomes.
• Coordinate closely with Design Manufacture Construction, MEP, BIM, and Operations teams.
• Support change management estimating and monitor scope changes impacting cost and schedule.
• Maintain and enhance estimating databases, including Bills of Materials.
• Ensure accurate and timely handoff from preconstruction to operations.
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, presentations, and new work acquisition.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Participate in contract review, negotiations, and final GMP pricing with clients.
• Monitor department performance, improving accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of estimates.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Cost control

Risk management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling tools

Project management tools

Job description

BLOX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Estimating Manager to lead preconstruction activities, pricing, risk management, and value engineering for DMC delivery projects. You will partner with design, manufacturing, and construction teams to develop reliable estimates and drive profitable outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading estimation efforts, overseeing staff, performing takeoffs, and coordinating with BD on proposals while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.