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We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Tampa, FL.\n\nGENERAL DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Preconstruction Services Manager is responsible for leading the preconstruction effort on assigned projects, developing accurate cost estimates, managing subcontractor relations, preparing proposals, and ensuring a seamless transition to operations. Senior-level candidates will lead more complex pursuits, mentor team members, and contribute strategically to preconstruction planning and execution.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nEstimating & Preconstruction Management\nPrepare detailed estimates across all trades for Lump Sum, Construction Management, and Design-Build projects.\nDevelop bid strategies that maximize competitiveness while maintaining budget accuracy.\nPerform comprehensive quantity take-offs using PlanSwift and similar estimating software.\nUse unit cost methods and Excel-based formats to develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates.\nPrepare budgets and proposals from all drawing levels (SD/30%, DD/60%, CD/90%).\nProvide constructability reviews and value management recommendations to support project goals.\nPresent estimates and cost breakdowns to owners, architects, and project stakeholders.\n\nSubcontractor & Vendor Coordination\nLead solicitation, scope review, and evaluation of subcontractor and vendor proposals.\nOrganize and conduct pre-bid subcontractor meetings and site walkthroughs.\nSelect subcontractor/vendor proposals for incorporation into final bids.\nConduct site visits to assess construction methods and conditions to inform competitive bid strategies.\n\nTeam Leadership & Collaboration\nSupervise and mentor junior estimators assigned to projects.\nWork collaboratively within strict deadlines to support bid-day activities and make timely subcontractor recommendations.\nCoordinate with architects, engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, owner representatives, and internal staff throughout the preconstruction phase.\nLead the Project Hand-off Meeting to ensure comprehensive knowledge transfer from Preconstruction to Operations.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n15–20 years of total construction experience (20 preferred).\nMinimum of the most recent 10+ years in preconstruction (required).\nThe prior 5–10 years may be in operations, depending on total experience.\nCurrent residency in or near Palm Beach Gardens/Southeast Florida with strong knowledge of the local construction market.\nExperience with K–12 or government construction projects (required).\nProficiency in PlanSwift and Microsoft Excel.\nStrong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.\nExperience with Hard Bid, Construction Management, and Design-Build delivery methods.\nBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.\n7–15+ years of estimating experience within the Southeast Florida region.\nProven ability to lead multiple estimates and pursuits concurrently.\nComputer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and additional industry-relevant software.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability\nWharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).\n\nRECRUITER POLICY:\n\nNotice to Staffing Agencies\nWharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to a Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. 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