Middleburg Communities is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager for our various construction projects across the Southeastern United States. Middleburg Communities is a full-service real estate firm specializing in multifamily real estate investments through our acquisition, development, construction, and property management services. Our development and construction teams collaborate with architects and engineers to design each project, and our internal selection process enables us to partner with a close network of trusted subcontractors to build each project.
As a key member of the Preconstruction department, this individual will lead the planning, budgeting, and coordination of all preconstruction activities for multifamily projects across the Southeast. This role is critical in ensuring our projects are positioned for success from concept through construction start.
The Senior Preconstruction Manager oversees all phases of preconstruction, managing estimating efforts, budgets, schedules, and coordination between internal teams and external partners. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a deep understanding of the multifamily construction process.
This position will be full-time, in person, located in Orlando, FL.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the preconstruction process for multiple multifamily development projects from concept through GMP execution.
- Collaborate with Development, Design, and Construction teams to align project goals, design intent, budget, and schedule.
- Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates at various design milestones, including schematic, design development, and construction documents.
- Conduct and oversee quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, scope reviews, and cost analyses.
- Manage subcontractor and vendor outreach, prequalification, and bid solicitation.
- Lead bid evaluations and negotiations to ensure best value and quality outcomes.
- Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules, track design milestones, and forecast potential cost impacts.
- Identify constructability issues, risk factors, and value engineering opportunities early in design.
- Lead design coordination meetings and provide actionable feedback to optimize construction efficiency and cost.
- Prepare and present project budgets, updates, and recommendations to senior leadership and ownership teams.
- Review and manage Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with scope.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all preconstruction-related communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor junior preconstruction and estimating team members, fostering professional growth and team development.
- Contribute to company-wide estimating standards, process improvements, and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency across projects.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management within multifamily or commercial construction.
- Proven ability to manage the full preconstruction lifecycle from conceptual estimating through GMP preparation.
- Expertise in construction means and methods, market pricing, and design-phase coordination.
- Strong understanding of building systems, design documents, and specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Bluebeam, SmartBid, or equivalent estimating software.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.