A well-established commercial design-build General Contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to join their team in Southwest Florida. This role is ideal for someone with a strong estimating foundation who can also lead the preconstruction process and transition seamlessly into operations support.

You will play a key role in leading the front-end of projects, coordinating with ownership, architects, and trade partners while ensuring accurate budgeting, constructability, and procurement strategy.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with company leadership and have a direct impact on how projects are planned, priced, and executed.

• Direct exposure to company leadership and decision-making.
• Opportunity to own the preconstruction process, not just estimate.
• Work with a tight-knit team on technically interesting commercial and industrial projects.
• Strong compensation package including vehicle allowance and performance bonus.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from conceptual budgeting through GMP.
• Prepare and review detailed estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and scope alignment.
• Lead and facilitate AOC (Architect-Owner-Contractor) meetings.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure a smooth handoff into construction.
• Provide value engineering and constructability input throughout design development.
• Develop and maintain procurement strategies and subcontractor relationships.
• Assist with schedule development and preconstruction planning.
• Support project teams during early construction phases where needed.

• 7+ years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project management with a commercial general contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction estimating and budgeting.
• Experience leading AOC meetings and coordinating with design teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Working knowledge of construction operations and project delivery.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in preconstruction simultaneously.