Preconstruction Manager - Commercial GC SE

Lead Preconstruction for $50M+ Commercial Builds - Regional SE US GC

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

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Sam Kippen

A well‑established commercial general contractor is seeking Preconstruction Managers to support large‑scale commercial projects (50M+) across the Southeast US (Miami/Fort Lauderdale - Tampa - Atlanta), with regional exposure throughout the Southeast. This role leads preconstruction efforts from early budgeting through GMP development and works closely with operations, design teams, and ownership.

• Strong backlog and continued growth in Florida and the Southeast
• Opportunity to lead high‑profile, complex commercial projects
• Direct impact on pursuit strategy and project success
• Collaborative culture with long‑term career advancement potential
• Leadership visibility and influence within the organization

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large‑scale commercial projects valued at $50M+
• Manage and oversee estimating teams (typically 2–3 team members per pursuit)
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive conceptual and detailed budget
• Perform constructability and design‑assist reviews throughout all design phases
• Collaborate closely with Operations on procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and buyout planning
• Develop preliminary scopes of work and support subcontractor negotiations
• Establish preliminary schedules during preconstruction
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Owners, Architects, and Engineers during the preconstruction phase
• Lead client‑facing budget presentations and strategy discussions
• Manage subcontractor outreach, solicitation, and bid leveling
• Support fee strategy development and pursuit planning
• Mentor and train junior preconstruction staff on estimating standards, COB creation, and subcontractor evaluation
• Ensure all budget packages are delivered accurately and on schedule

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5–8+ years of experience in commercial construction
• 3–5+ years of preconstruction or estimating leadership experience
• Proven experience managing large commercial projects ($50M+)
• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost modeling, and procurement strategies
• Excellent communication and client‑facing presentation skills

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