Preconstruction Manager

Stevens Construction specializes in healthcare and commercial construction, providing outstanding product quality and service in the Florida construction industry. With headquarters in Fort Myers, FL, and operations in Orlando, Stevens Construction guides their clients through the entire development and construction process.

Our Mission is to identify, hire, and retain the very best people who work together to execute our five-year strategic plan while maintaining our reputation, values, and beliefs. As a steadily expanding organization, we actively contribute to the communities we serve. Apply today to learn about the benefits of becoming a Stevens Construction Team Member!

Stevens Construction is seeking a preconstruction professional responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of preconstruction services—from conceptual budgeting through project turnover to operations. This role combines advanced estimating expertise, departmental leadership, client engagement, risk management, and strategic planning. This position ensures that projects are competitively positioned, accurately budgeted, strategically structured, and aligned with Stevens Construction’s long-term business objectives while working with team members and driving continuous improvement.

• Lead and continuously improve the preconstruction department, incorporating LEAN initiatives and best practices.
• Oversee conceptual, schematic, design development and final construction document estimates.
• Develop department standards, ensure Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) alignment, and implement technology improvements.
• Partner with Director of Preconstruction Services in strategic planning and business objectives.
• Mentor and manage estimators and preconstruction team members.

• Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, utilities, and subcontractor costs.
• Provide in-depth cost analysis and articulate cost drivers and risk factors.
• Conduct constructability reviews and generate value engineering solutions.
• Develop feasibility studies and maintain historical cost databases.
• Review and qualify subcontractor proposals and ensure complete bid coverage.

• Manage the full bid process from document distribution through bid day execution.
• Draft bid invitations, trade packages, and instructions to bidders.
• Organize pre-bid meetings and manage RFIs and addenda.
• Lead scope review meetings and project turnover meetings.
• Draft Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Owner Preconstruction Agreements.

• Able to lead preconstruction project with owners and design team and take lead on meetings and schedule
• Project coordination with various team members and stakeholders. Includes coordination of various disciplines including civil, landscaping, interior design, architecture and MEP.

• Develop master preconstruction schedules and milestone construction schedules.
• Identify cost, schedule, and constructability risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Formulate contingency plans to manage risk exposure.

• Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing on RFQ/RFP responses and presentations.
• Participate in client interviews and proposal strategy sessions.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding fee structure and competitive positioning.
• Strengthen client relationships and participate in networking events.

• Expand and maintain subcontractor database and lead prequalification efforts.
• Develop and strengthen subcontractor partnerships.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and trade capacity.

• Manage estimating software platforms and data integrity.
• Implement and train team members on new technology tools.
• Update and maintain bid package templates and estimating systems.

Understands his/her contribution to achieving the five-year strategic plan and the annual plan. Understands and operates under the company’s SOP’s at all times. Other…