Sr. Preconstruction Manager

Job Title

Senior Preconstruction Manager - Commercial

Jacksonville, FL

Paid vacations, company paid holidays, joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full‑time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

Lead cross‑functional teams in preparing deliverables during preconstruction – including Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents culminating in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), well as an occasional hard bid. Additional duties include supporting Operations during buy‑outs, change order reviews, and final project reviews when necessary.

• Reviews contract documents and attends/facilitates all pre‑bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from prior project estimates, purchase agreements and subcontracts in order to gain information for current project estimates.
• Leads in preparing estimates for assigned divisions.
• Oversees team in soliciting subcontractor/vendor pricing information.
• Attends regular meetings and helps coordinate the design process in preparation for deliverables during preconstruction.
• Develops schedule of values, assumptions and clarifications, value engineering, and document control log for proposal submissions.
• Facilitates Preconstruction team in preparation for bid day.
• Coordinates with Proposal Department for development of technical portion of proposal submissions.
• Ensures that documentation is logged and filed.
• Ensures that historical information is captured and entered into historical database.
• Working Conditions – Some travel required. Some light lifting may be required (50 lbs.), walking standing, sitting, keyboarding, writing and reading. Work performed in a controlled indoor environment with some onsite visits subject to heat, cold and humid conditions.
• Reporting Structure – Director of Preconstruction;
  Senior Project Manager;
  Construction Executive;
  Vice President

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with estimating software. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to train and mentor junior employees. Demonstrate a complete understanding of Request for Proposal (RFP) and contract document requirements. Must be a self‑starter. Demonstrate ability to develop a preliminary project schedule during the bid stage. Must have a thorough understanding of all construction divisions and general construction knowledge.

Must have the ability to travel related to the bid and proposal process, as required.

Four‑year degree in related field and 10 years of construction related experience required. Experience with multiple construction delivery methods, to include:
Design‑bid‑Build, Design‑Build, and Construction Manager  certifications or licenses required. LEED Accreditation is a plus.

While the salary range is typically between $120,000 - $140,000 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable and regulations.