Hiring: Lead Estimator/Preconstruction Manager Company: The Contractor Consultants Location: Orlovista, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 21:02:23 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •Minimum of 8 years of preconstruction and estimating experience with general contractors. •Proven track record in pricing, estimating, and coordinating all divisions/trades for commercial and industrial projects. •Demonstrated experience with various delivery methods including negotiated, GMP, design-assist, and hard bids. •Proficiency with industry-standard preconstruction software, including Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, and CRM platforms. •Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills required for direct owner and design team interaction. Required Skills: •How You Will Make An Impact •Lead the complete bid process, trade coverage, and cost estimation across conceptual, schematic, and construction document phases. •Price and coordinate all trade divisions across diverse project delivery methods, including negotiated, GMP, design-assist, and hard bids. •Evaluate project logistics and deliver actionable value engineering (VE) solutions to optimize project profitability and efficiency. •Drive project pursuits and represent the company during owner and design team presentations and reviews. •Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with trade partners and subcontractors to ensure competitive bidding and execution. •Mentor and develop junior estimating team members to build strong internal preconstruction talent. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline. Compensation: •Competitive base salary paired with an annual performance bonus structure Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!