Job Summary:

Florida Premier Contractors, a highly regarded commercial construction company, is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Preconstruction Services Manager position. This position is located in our Punta Gorda Office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proficient at pricing all trades and preparing estimates under Lump Sum, Construction Management and Design Build projects.
• Experience in developing bid strategies.
• Supervise junior estimators assigned to the project.
• Experience in presenting to owners and architects.
• Must be proficient in performing take-off utilizing Plan Swift and similar estimating software
• Overall responsibility for solicitation and review of proposals from subcontractors and vendors for all projects bid.
• Organize and conduct pre-bid subcontractor meetings and walkthroughs.
• Review and selection of subcontractor/vendor proposals for incorporation into bid proposals. Visit jobsites to review construction methods and existing conditions, determining bid approach and philosophy to heighten competitiveness of proposals.
• Use unit cost method to develop estimates utilizing Excel format
• Work as a team under strict deadlines and deliver real time information used to recommend subcontractors during bid day.
• Develop budgets, estimates and proposals from various levels of drawing; Schematic Design, SD or 30%; Design Development, DD or 60%, Construction Level, CD or 90%.
• Develop Constructability and Value Management Strategies as required to help maintain project budgets and goals.
• Provide liaison services with architects, engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, Owner’s representatives, and FPC Team members to resolve issues related to the preconstruction efforts.
• Lead Project Hand-off Meeting with Operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.

Preferences/Qualifications:

• 7 + years estimating experience
• Education 4-year degree in Construction
• Previous experience with Hard Bid, Construction Management and Design Build projects
• Strong communication and organizational skills Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Procore and knowledge of PlanSwift preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

 Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing

Experience level:

• 7 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Punta Gorda, FL 33950: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

If interested, please email a resume to admin@fpcbuilds.com