Manager - Preconstruction Services

Hines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Manager - Preconstruction Services in Houston to lead owner’s representative efforts across preconstruction phases. You will manage quantity take-offs, review due-diligence, solicit subcontractors, update trade databases, and support budget development from schematic through GMP milestones.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction, civil engineering or business and 2+ years in preconstruction or estimating, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Two+ years of pre-construction/estimating experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or Business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate quantity take-offs on all projects using On-Screen take-off software.
• Review all due-diligence information and analyze impact on project budgets.
• Solicit and pre-qualify subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage.
• Update subcontractor database for our various markets.
• Analyze trade quotes through Bid Summary evaluations to secure budget control.
• Maintain all Pre-construction Services reports.
• Assist PM with review of construction drawings and distribute revised drawings.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Estimating

Budget analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or Business

Tools

On-Screen take-off

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

As the Manager - Preconstruction Services with Hines, you will manage and act as the owner’s representative for all activities associated with preconstruction activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver accurate quantity take-off’s on all projects, utilizing On-Screen take-off software.

• Review all due-diligence information and analyze its affect on project budgets.

• Solicit and pre-qualify subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope of work.

• Update subcontractor database for our various markets.

• Analyze trade quotes through Bid Summary evaluations to secure budget control.

• Manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs database.

• Examine market-pricing trends.

• Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans/estimates/schedules.

• Participate in budget preparation and reviews at Schematic, Design Development, and GMP estimate milestones.

• Maintain all Pre-construction Services reports.

• Help PM, once assigned, with review of construction drawings.

• Distribute revised drawings.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years of pre-construction/estimating experience.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• General construction knowledge with ability to read construction drawings; Multifamily construction knowledge preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Closing

At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world’s largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world.

Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.