Preconstruction Manager

Cardella Construction Company is looking for a passionate, hard-working, energetic, and experienced Preconstruction Manager to join our growing team. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to our clients, design teams, and operations leaders - driving estimating strategy, managing risk, and positioning projects for successful execution before construction ever begins.

What you'll be up to:

• Lead the preconstruction process from conceptual design through contract execution.
• Partner with owners, architects, consultants, and internal teams to align project goals, budget, schedule, and design.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules, deliverables, and milestone tracking.
• Lead estimating efforts, quantity takeoffs, value engineering, and budget development.
• Develop bid packages, procurement strategies, and subcontractor scopes.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and lead bid leveling and procurement recommendations.
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies related to scope, cost, schedule, and constructability.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure a seamless transition from pursuit to project execution.
• Present estimates, budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies to clients and executive leadership.
• Mentor and support junior preconstruction team members.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent field experience).
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including at least 5 years leading preconstruction, estimating, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading complex commercial pursuits from concept through contract award.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, value engineering, procurement strategy, constructability, and risk management.
• Experience developing client relationships and collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office, and estimating software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

At CCC, we believe exceptional projects start long before construction begins. Our preconstruction team plays a critical role in shaping successful outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and thoughtful planning. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to be part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position is based at our headquarters in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. Occasional travel to project sites may be required to support pursuits and collaborate with project teams.