Preconstruction Manager (Fort Lauderdale)

Our vision is to build a better place for our people, partners and clients. Miller Construction is a leading commercial construction firm with a strong presence throughout Florida, and offices in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. We deliver the highest-quality projects across a diverse range of market sectors. With over 50 years of industry experience, Miller has built a culture of excellence, reliability, and transparency, earning the trust of clients through long-term partnerships and consistent performance. Our company’s success is driven by a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering an experience our clients can’t get anywhere else.

We take pride in fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment where our people are supported, valued, and empowered to build meaningful careers while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact in their communities.

Miller Construction is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage all aspects of the preconstruction phase. This role is responsible for estimating, budgeting, design coordination, subcontractor procurement, and client engagement, ensuring projects are positioned for successful execution through accurate cost planning, risk management, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets; prepare GMP estimates; perform quantity take-offs; analyze project documents for scope gaps and overlaps; develop value engineering options; and present estimate packages to clients.
• Create and set up projects, including review of drawings and specifications; develop subcontractor bid scopes and lists; and coordinate Invitations to Bid (ITBs) through Procore.
• Manage RFIs, track document revisions, maintain subcontractor proposals, and ensure complete and accurate document control from budget through final estimate.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, and consultants during design; manage Professional Service Agreements (PSAs); lead meetings; and ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and constructability.
• Oversee permitting efforts, including managing applications, coordinating with municipalities, and maintaining permit logs.
• Support procurement activities, including assisting with owner contract negotiations, consultant agreements, and subcontractor buyout as needed.
• Manage preconstruction financials, including budgets, forecasting, design-build billings, and financial risk monitoring.
• Lead and mentor team members; assign responsibilities; monitor progress; and support recruitment and professional development.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules; track deadlines; and coordinate project transition to construction.
• Build and maintain client and trade partner relationships; support presentations and proposals; and contribute to business development efforts.
• Identify process improvements and new technologies; maintain historical cost data; and collaborate with operations to improve estimating accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost estimating.
• Experience with Procore or similar project management tools preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Miller Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws