Preconstruction Manager
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead assigned estimates, hard bids, CSP/RFP pursuits, CMAR proposals, and Design-Build projects from initial opportunity through turnover. Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and review contract documents to identify scope gaps and risks. Coordinate subcontractor and supplier participation, manage bid coverage, and present pricing strategies to leadership. Participate in constructability reviews, logistics planning, and preconstruction scheduling while maintaining organized estimating files. Present assumptions and recommendations to the Preconstruction Executive and support client interviews and design-phase cost management. Coordinate with Operations for project handoff, prepare turnover documentation, and conduct post-project reviews to improve estimating accuracy. Maintain current knowledge of market conditions and assist in mentoring junior staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management
- Demonstrated experience developing estimates and managing commercial construction pursuits
- Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, scope development, bid solicitation, bid leveling, subcontractor pricing, and construction documents
- Experience with hard bid, CSP/RFP, CMAR, Design-Build, JOC, and/or negotiated project delivery methods
- Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods, sequencing, constructability, and subcontractor scopes
- Ability to independently manage multiple estimates and pursuits while meeting established deadlines
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Business Development, Operations, Procurement, clients, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Proficiency with platforms such as BuildingConnected, OST Estimating, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or equivalent construction estimating and collaboration platforms
Desired Qualifications
- LEED AP, DBIA, AACE, ASPE, or other relevant industry certifications
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