Preconstruction Manager

About the Role

The position reports to the General Manager and is responsible for the entire preconstruction process from project inception through the start of construction in the Houston division. • Manage the Business Unit Estimating department and allocate resources for project estimations. • Oversee reimbursement and G&A expense management for estimating staff. • Develop and sustain relationships with clients, architects, design professionals, and trade partners. • Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and annual appraisals for direct reports. • Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents, flagging design risks to senior management. • Lead development of lump‑sum bids and obtain senior management approval. • Conduct market research to identify upcoming work opportunities. • Coordinate and review General Conditions/General Requirements estimates. • Maintain historical estimating data and analyze cost trends. • Manage the Value Engineering process during preconstruction. • Collaborate with Business Development to prepare proposals and present to clients. • Work with Procurement to develop schedules, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and manage resources. • Coordinate with Operations Lead on Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, and milestone meetings. • Participate in Constructability Reviews and integrate findings into milestone estimates. • Partner with Lean Manager to create Pull Plans for design, estimate, and GMP schedules. • Prepare variance analysis comparing estimates and communicate differences to stakeholders. • Generate and manage Budget Control Reports, providing variance updates for each milestone. • Lead or support Target Value Design processes on selected projects. • Provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of estimating documents. • Develop client relationships, identify sales opportunities, and collaborate to secure work. • Maintain deep knowledge of regional market conditions, competition, and industry trends. • Provide management, coaching, and mentoring to team members. • Deliver executive‑level presentations tailored to audience needs. • Apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision‑making across organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸estimating
• ▸bid development
• ▸value engineering
• ▸budget control
• ▸market research
• ▸client relations

What You Bring

Based in Houston, TX 77040, this regular, salaried exempt role requires a minimum of 10 years of building construction experience and is classified under the Construction job family. The job involves frequent office work, occasional on‑site visits, and regular use of a computer. Physical demands include sitting for extended periods, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds (and occasionally up to 50 pounds), and occasional travel to various locations. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. • Possess at least 10 years of building construction experience. • Demonstrate thorough understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction methods. • Exhibit extensive knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering, and accounting principles. • Exhibit advanced project management skills to handle high‑volume work in complex environments. • Utilize strong negotiation skills to influence and engage stakeholders. • Demonstrate energy, drive, and persistence to see initiatives through to completion.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸10+ years
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸project management
• ▸negotiation
• ▸construction

Work Environment

Office Full-Time