Sr. Estimator/Preconstruction Manager

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

Job Overview:


* Company: Saboungi Construction Inc.


* Salary/Pay Rate: $80,000 - $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 Licenses & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity:

You will serve as a foundational leader within a 44-year family-owned firm, tasked with building and scaling a sophisticated estimating department from the ground up.

This role offers the unique autonomy to implement new technologies and systems while positioning yourself for a future executive leadership position as the company expands statewide.

How You Will Make an Impact:


* Analyze and interpret construction documents (plans, specifications, and RFPs) to define project scope, identify risks, clarify requirements, and perform design reviews and constructability analysis for CM at-Risk and Design-Build projects.


* Conduct site visits when necessary to verify existing conditions and gather critical project data to ensure accurate estimating and scope development.


* Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop conceptual through final cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment across all phases of design while maintaining strict project budgets.


* Develop unit pricing using historical cost data, internal databases, and current market conditions while obtaining supplier and vendor pricing for materials, equipment, and specialty items.


* Build and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships, manage the subcontractor prequalification process, and coordinate Invitations to Bid (ITBs) to ensure strong trade partner participation and bid coverage.


* Review, analyze, and level subcontractor proposals while negotiating scopes of work to ensure scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and elimination of financial risk or coverage gaps.


* Develop comprehensive bid packages including general conditions, clarifications, bid breakdowns, alternate pricing, and value engineering recommendations that improve cost efficiency and project outcomes.


* Prepare and submit final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Lump Sum estimates aligned with contract requirements, client expectations, and company growth strategy.


* Collaborate with Preconstruction, Operations, and project teams while presenting estimates to clients and internal stakeholders and supporting subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, contract negotiations, and change order pricing.


* Maintain historical cost databases and subcontractor/vendor lists, track project cost data for continuous improvement, mentor junior estimating staff, oversee estimating processes for assigned projects, and represent the company ...