Preconstruction Manager

Join a growing Fort Lauderdale general contractor as their Preconstruction Manager, leading early project development across a diverse portfolio of commercial work. This role is ideal for a detail-driven construction professional who thrives on shaping projects from concept through final budgets.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established general contractor in South Florida known for delivering high-quality commercial projects across multiple sectors, including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and civic work. With a collaborative leadership team, a strong reputation for repeat business, and a commitment to innovation, they offer a stable and growth-oriented environment for construction professionals.

Description

• Lead all preconstruction activities including conceptual estimating, schematic pricing, and detailed budgets.

• Manage the bid process, including subcontractor outreach, qualification, and proposal evaluations.

• Collaborate closely with project management, operations, and design teams to ensure budget, design intent, constructability, and schedule are aligned.

• Prepare and present cost models, value engineering options, and alternative solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain and update historical cost data, market pricing trends, and subcontractor relationships.

• Oversee preconstruction schedules and ensure accurate, timely deliverables.

Profile

• 7+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating, ideally with a commercial general contractor.

• Strong background in commercial project types-such as office, retail, warehouse/industrial, hospitality, or mixed-use.

• Deep understanding of construction means, methods, and market pricing in the South Florida region.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently lead presentations to clients and internal leadership.

• Proficient with estimating and take-off software; ability to interpret plans and specifications with a high degree of accuracy.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus structure.

• Opportunity to step into a visible, leadership-track position with direct impact on project acquisition and success.

• Strong pipeline of diverse commercial projects and long-term career stability.

• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k).

• A supportive company culture that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.