Pre-Construction Manager
On-siteWink, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assemble and maintain the progressive EPC estimate throughout the pre-construction phase by incorporating updated design information, procurement pricing, and schedule inputs from the PMO. Own the commercial maturation of the project from open book estimate through GMP or lump sum close, translating design progress, procurement status, and change event data into updated scope and cost positions. Serve as the primary commercial interface with the owner, managing the change order process and presenting updated scope, schedule, and cost positions during milestone gate reviews. Lead the commercial handoff to the execution team by delivering a complete package including the closed book estimate, basis of estimate, assumptions log, and risk register.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in EPC or design-build project delivery
- Direct, hands-on involvement in EPC estimating and the open-to-closed book commercial development process
- Demonstrated experience assembling EPC estimates across multiple stages of design maturity, including conceptual, progressive design release, and final GMP or lump sum development
- Direct experience with open book estimate management, GMP development, and lump sum conversion in a post-award, progressive EPC environment
- Working knowledge of current labor, material, and equipment market conditions and the ability to apply that knowledge to produce competitive and realistic cost positions
- Experience on substation, transmission, or utility-scale infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with integrated project schedules and the ability to read and interpret schedule outputs as they relate to cost and commercial exposure
- Experience working alongside or within a structured PMO environment, with a clear understanding of how project controls, scheduling, and contract management functions operate
- Strong estimating instincts with the ability to synthesize inputs from multiple sources (design packages, procurement pricing, schedule data, and market conditions) into a coherent and current EPC cost position
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex scope, cost, and contract information clearly to both internal teams and owner stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving contract environments where scope and pricing are not yet fixed and commercial judgment is required
- Collaborative and organizationally aware, able to work effectively alongside a PMO without duplicating or competing with established project management functions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project)
- Commitment to QISG's values of safety, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement
- Travel: Yes
- Percent of Time: Up to 50%, or as project needs require
Desired Qualifications
- Equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience will be considered
- Experience on substation, transmission, or utility-scale infrastructure projects strongly preferred
- Candidates with relevant heavy civil or industrial EPC experience will be considered
- Primavera P6 experience preferred for schedule interpretation
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