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Preconstruction Manager / Estimator

Orion Placement1,364 open roles

Pay
$90,000 – $160,000 a year
Where
Leawood, Kansas, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowPreconstruction Manager / EstimatorOrion Placement · Leawood, Kansas, United States

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The posting

Pay: $90,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a nationally ranked commercial construction firm with 40+ years of history and $7B+ in delivered projects across 34 states — and play a pivotal role in winning and shaping that next chapter of work
  • Be involved from day one of every project — this role sits at the intersection of design, client strategy, and construction execution, giving you broad visibility and real influence over project outcomes
  • Work directly with design teams, clients, and project managers to control costs and deliver estimates that win work and protect margins
  • Contribute to business development pursuits — your cost expertise helps the company compete and win in a growing regional market
  • Join a culture consistently described as more flexible and empowering than anywhere else employees have worked — with genuine investment in long-term career growth
  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
  • Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Location: On-site in Leawood, Kansas. You'll be close to the project teams and client relationships you support from preconstruction through award.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience. Candidates without direct construction estimating backgrounds will not be considered.

About Us

We are a $700M+ commercial construction and real estate development firm with more than four decades of experience delivering complex new construction and renovation projects across 34 states. With offices across the Midwest, we remain a market leader in our core markets — and we've built that reputation one project and one relationship at a time. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Support project teams throughout the full preconstruction process — budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value analysis, and design management across all delivery methods
  • Prepare detailed bid schedules and estimates; review construction documents thoroughly to understand scope and identify cost drivers
  • Work closely with design teams during development phases to proactively control project costs and identify value engineering opportunities
  • Consult with clients, vendors, project teams, and construction foremen to formulate accurate, competitive estimates
  • Review final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation submission
  • Provide technical support in contract negotiations and change order analysis
  • Assist in project pursuit strategies and support the marketing and business development team with cost opinion support
  • Coordinate all activities on bid day — keeping the process organized, accurate, and on deadline
  • Update and maintain the estimating system to ensure data integrity and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
  • Four-year degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; equivalent hands-on experience considered
  • Strong conceptual estimating capabilities across multiple delivery methods (GC, design-build, CM at risk)
  • Mechanical and electrical estimating experience a plus
  • Effective negotiation, team building, problem solving, and analytical skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail, deadlines, and accuracy
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license in good standing required

Why You'll Love Working Here

Preconstruction here isn't a back-office function — it's a front-line competitive advantage, and you'll be treated as such. You'll work alongside project managers, design teams, and clients who rely on your expertise to make smart decisions before a shovel hits the ground. The culture is built on flexibility, collaboration, and genuine respect for the people who do the work. If you want to be the person the team turns to when it matters most, this is the role.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance
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