Preconstruction Services Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Preconstruction Services Manager. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Central, FL.

The Preconstruction Services Manager is responsible for all preconstruction activities for complex construction projects. This position applies professional engineering principles and construction expertise to evaluate project feasibility, analyze engineering documents, develop detailed cost estimates, identify project risks, and support successful project planning and execution.

The Preconstruction Services Manager serves as a technical resource during the pursuit, planning, and estimating phases of construction projects by collaborating with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams. This position requires the application of advanced civil engineering knowledge, technical analysis, engineering judgment, and cost management principles to deliver accurate estimates and constructability recommendations.

• Review and interpret civil engineering drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, utility records, and contract documents.
• Analyze engineering plans and technical specifications to determine project scope, constructability, and feasibility.
• Prepare comprehensive quantity takeoffs for earthwork, underground utilities, grading, drainage, concrete structures, process piping, mechanical systems, and other construction components.
• Develop detailed construction cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and self-performed work.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate construction methods, sequencing, temporary works, and resource requirements.
• Identify engineering risks including utility conflicts, excavation support, dewatering requirements, environmental constraints, traffic control, and temporary facilities.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for completeness, technical compliance, and pricing accuracy.
• Develop value engineering recommendations and alternative construction approaches to improve project efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate and participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, design reviews, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs), engineering clarifications, assumptions, qualifications, and bid documentation.
• Collaborate with owners, consulting engineers, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal operations teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Analyze project schedules, production rates, equipment utilization, and labor productivity to develop accurate construction budgets.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to schedule, cost, constructability, permitting, and site conditions.
• Prepare conceptual estimates, design development estimates, budget estimates, and competitive hard-bid proposals for projects ranging from approximately $4 million to over $400 million.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project pursuit strategy meetings and assist with proposal development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, estimating procedures, quality standards, and ethical business practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, construction estimating, and preconstruction.
• Demonstrate…