Preconstruction Manager: Commercial Estimating & Strategy
Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC
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Job summary
Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating team. You will guide staffing, supervise complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, and help clients and design teams make informed scope, cost, and schedule decisions.
The role requires 10+ years in commercial construction, with experience mentoring estimators, and deep familiarity with the Houston market.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of commercial building construction experience, ideally with a general contractor.
- Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals.
- Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
- Familiarity with Houston market and local trade partners is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects.
- Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach and develop staff.
- Lead or review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids.
- Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and cost drivers.
- Coordinate with Operations and Procurement on constructability and trade pricing.
- Support pursuits and client presentations and keep estimating practices current.
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Job description
Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating team. You will guide staffing, supervise complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, and help clients and design teams make informed scope, cost, and schedule decisions.
The role requires 10+ years in commercial construction, with experience mentoring estimators, and deep familiarity with the Houston market.
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