Senior Preconstruction Manager/Estimator

Position Summary

Straticon is seeking a Preconstruction Manager / Estimator to lead budgeting, estimating, and procurement efforts for commercial construction projects from early design through GMP and buyout. This role plays a key part in guiding the design team, managing subcontractor engagement, and developing accurate, competitive project budgets.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates for commercial construction projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and scope reviews from drawings and specifications
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and project documents for completeness, coordination, and constructability
• Lead subcontractor and vendor solicitation efforts, including bid packaging, scope definition, and coverage tracking
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for scope alignment, exclusions, qualifications, and pricing gaps
• Lead bid leveling, scope comparisons, and value engineering efforts to align projects with budget goals
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams throughout the preconstruction process
• Identify scope gaps, risk exposures, and cost drivers, and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Prepare and present project budgets, estimate summaries, clarifications, and GMP proposals
• Track bid documents, addenda, RFIs, and subcontractor communication throughout preconstruction
• Support and participate in subcontractor buyout and procurement strategy
• Coordinate project turnover to operations teams, ensuring alignment on scope, assumptions, and schedule
• Maintain organized estimate files, bid tabs, subcontractor coverage lists, and historical cost data
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and clients
• Support multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability

Qualifications

• 5 years of estimating and/or preconstruction experience in commercial construction
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, systems, and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project manuals
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and managing competitive bid processes
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of preconstruction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and estimating/bid management platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience with multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-rise construction projects
• Experience developing GMPs, contract exhibits, and value engineering solutions
• Experience working directly with owners, developers, and design teams during preconstruction
• Field construction experience is a plus