Pre-Construction Manager
About The Position
Pre-Construction Manager Location: 3982 Tampa Road, Tampa, FL, 34677 Key Responsibilities Lead pre-construction/bid efforts for multiple commercial pursuits at once. Prepare accurate conceptual and detailed estimates (ROM through GMP). Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing models. Coordinate subcontractor bidding, follow-ups, and bid leveling. Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, and assumptions. Develop value engineering options aligned with client goals. Support proposal development with clear scope narratives and pricing backups. Collaborate with internal teams and design partners on constructability reviews. Create preliminary project schedules and phasing/logistics plans when needed. Deliver complete pre-construction handoff packages to project teams after award. Maintain estimating templates, historical cost data, and benchmarking.
Requirements
- 5+ years of pre-construction, estimating, or related commercial construction experience.
- Strong understanding of commercial building systems, drawings, and specifications.
- Experience preparing conceptual budgets and detailed estimates.
- Knowledge of delivery methods (Design-Build, CM at Risk, Design-Bid-Build).
- Skilled in subcontractor outreach, bid comparison, and scope review.
- Proficient in estimating/takeoff tools (Bluebeam, Excel, or similar software).
- Strong communication skills and ability to present estimates to leadership/clients.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight pursuit deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Lead pre-construction/bid efforts for multiple commercial pursuits at once.
- Prepare accurate conceptual and detailed estimates (ROM through GMP).
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing models.
- Coordinate subcontractor bidding, follow-ups, and bid leveling.
- Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, and assumptions.
- Develop value engineering options aligned with client goals.
- Support proposal development with clear scope narratives and pricing backups.
- Collaborate with internal teams and design partners on constructability reviews.
- Create preliminary project schedules and phasing/logistics plans when needed.
- Deliver complete pre-construction handoff packages to project teams after award.
- Maintain estimating templates, historical cost data, and benchmarking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
