Sr. Estimator/Preconstruction Manager

Construction Estimator – Lead Preconstruction and Strategy for a Premier Florida General Contractor

Job Overview


* Company: Saboungi Construction Inc.


* Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 to $120,000 per year (Plus Performance and Year-End Bonuses).


* Location: Onsite - Central and North Florida.


* Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.


* Schedule: Monday - Friday.


* Project Scope: Commercial, Government, Healthcare, Education, Civil, and Marine.


* Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

You will take charge of the estimating department, directing high-stakes preconstruction strategies across a diverse multi-sector commercial portfolio.

Reporting directly to ownership, this role offers a clear path toward executive leadership where you will shape market expansion across Florida.

You will directly impact corporate profitability by securing high-value contracts and building out an elite preconstruction division.

How You Will Make An Impact


* Interpret complex construction plans, project specifications, and RFPs to establish definitive scope requirements.


* Conduct advanced constructability reviews and risk analyses for high-value CM at-Risk and Design-Build delivery methods.


* Execute comprehensive material quantity takeoffs and formulate detailed multi-phase conceptual cost estimates.


* Direct the subcontractor prequalification process while distributing precise Invitations to Bid to ensure complete trade coverage.


* Evaluate and level intricate subcontractor proposals to eliminate structural scope gaps and compliance risks.


* Formulate comprehensive Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) packages, value engineering solutions, and final Lump Sum proposals.


* Manage historical unit cost databases and trade vendor tracking systems to optimize future bidding accuracy.

Required Qualifications & Experience


* Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a matching technical discipline.


* Minimum of 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience operating as a commercial GC/CM lead estimator.


* Minimum of 10 years of total verified operational experience working within the commercial construction industry.


* Proven experience building, mentoring, and leading preconstruction teams within a firm exceeding $50M in annual revenue.


* Demonstrated mastery managing the entire competitive bidding lifecycle across hard-bid and design-bid-build projects.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience


* Advanced technical expertise utilizing specialized estimating software such as Bluebeam, STACK, OST, or PlanSwift.


* Established history of evaluating and winning complex institutional projects within the healthcare, civil, or marine sectors.


* Strong regional network of trusted subcontractors and trade suppliers throughout Central and North Florida.

Compensation & Benefits


* Competitive base salary ranging...