Preconstruction Manager / Conceptual Estimator

Build Your Future with GBA Builders

Location: Lenexa, KS

About the role

The Preconstruction Manager / Conceptual Estimator helps lead all preconstruction activities related to new business pursuits and proposal development. This role is responsible for guiding the preconstruction team through the pursuit phase, delivering accurate cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments that position the company competitively while remaining realistic and executable. This role partners closely with business development, marketing, estimating, project management, design partners, and senior leadership to develop compelling proposals that clearly demonstrate the company’s ability to deliver successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, coaching, and/or development support to preconstruction managers, project managers, estimators, and interns, as needed.
• Support preconstruction and conceptual estimating efforts for strategic pursuits, ensuring proposed solutions are competitive, feasible, and aligned with company standards.
• Develop high level rough orders of magnitude (ROMs) at 0-30% design milestones while working closely with our A/E partners and pursuit team.
• Collaborate with the pursuits team, business development, and project executives to align pursuit strategies with client objectives, project goals, and market conditions.
• Develop and review preliminary project schedules and milestones, coordinating with project management to validate constructability and feasibility.
• Identify and assess potential risks early in the pursuit process and ensure they are accurately reflected in pricing, scheduling assumptions, and mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the development and delivery of technical proposals and client presentations, highlighting company expertise, value, and experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, A/E partners, consultants, and key project stakeholders throughout the pursuit phase.
• Preparation of project handoff materials to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to project execution.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to keep pursuit strategies innovative and competitive.
• Support company revenue goals by contributing to a contracted backlog that meets or exceeds established targets.
• Travel to and from job sites as