Assistant Preconstruction Manager

hitt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager in Houston to support the preconstruction phase and help quantify trades for accurate pricing. The role requires understanding drawings, schedules, and proposals, with strong communication across teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/architecture and 2–3 years in field involvement. This position offers growth in a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
• 2–3 years field experience or close involvement with projects under construction.
• Strong problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specs.
• Experience with project scheduling and phasing of projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to Clients and Operations teams.
• Work in team environment and handle multiple budget and bid proposals.
• Prepare written scopes of work for various trades.
• Review and understand technical and financial information from Subcontractors.
• Have well-rounded knowledge of major trades and building components.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers on a routine basis.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Job Description: The Assistant Preconstruction Manager reports to the Preconstruction Manager and the Senior Preconstruction Manager and is responsible in assisting with Preconstruction services from initial intent through construction documents for assigned projects. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager must have proficient knowledge of the construction divisions and be able to quantify and manage specific trades to provide accurate pricing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to our Clients and Operations teams
• Work in team environment and handle multiple aspects of budget and bid proposals
• Prepare written scopes of work for various trades
• Review and understand technical and financial information being presented by Subcontractors
• Have well-round knowledge of the major trades and components of building a construction project
• Write RFI's during the pricing phase of the projects
• Assist in provide costs savings solutions
• Make and influence decisions with multiple projects
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers on a routine basis
• Assemble deliverables both internally and externally
• Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved
• On-going training of Project Engineers
• Work and be productive with minimal oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, required
• (2) to (3) years field experience or close involvement with projects under construction
• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations
• Understand construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with project scheduling and phasing of projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Close attention to detail
• Analyze technical information
• Able to work well under deadlines
• Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
• On Screen Take-off (OST)
• Adobe products, including Bluebeam

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.