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Preconstruction Manager – Multifamily & Commercial Construction
Tampa, FL | Up to $165,000 Base Benefits
An established and growing Florida General Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join its Tampa team.
This position will have a strong focus on estimating and preconstruction for ground-up multifamily and commercial construction projects, working closely with estimating, operations, ownership, design teams and subcontractor partners from initial concept through to construction.
The contractor has a strong pipeline of work across Florida and is looking for someone who can bring both hands-on estimating capability and the commercial awareness needed to lead projects effectively through preconstruction.
The Role
As Preconstruction Manager, you will take ownership of the estimating and preconstruction process across a range of multifamily and commercial projects, from early conceptual budgeting through final estimate, GMP and handover to operations.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading estimating and preconstruction for ground-up multifamily and commercial projects
- Developing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates and cost plans
- Managing subcontractor outreach, bid packages and scope reviews
- Performing quantity takeoffs, value engineering and constructability reviews
- Working closely with owners, architects, engineers and internal project teams
- Reviewing drawings and specifications throughout design development
- Identifying cost, schedule and procurement risks
- Managing bid leveling and subcontractor qualification
- Supporting client presentations and preconstruction meetings
- Coordinating the transition from preconstruction into project delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Strong estimating and/or preconstruction experience with a General Contractor
- Experience estimating multifamily and commercial construction projects
- Strong understanding of ground-up construction
- Ability to manage projects through conceptual estimating, design development and GMP
- Strong knowledge of subcontractor markets, scopes and construction costs
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and projects simultaneously
- Experience with projects in the $20M range is highly desirable
Package
- Base salary up to $165,000, depending on experience
- Excellent benefits package
- Long-term career progression
- Strong pipeline of multifamily and commercial projects
- Opportunity to join an established Florida contractor with continued growth plans
If you're an experienced Preconstruction Manager or Senior Estimator with a background in multifamily and commercial construction and you're based in or around Tampa, apply today for a confidential discussion.
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000