Preconstruction Manager II

Haskell; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Haskell is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Estimator to lead a team in developing project cost, schedule, and procurement strategies from concept through GMP/bid. You will deliver complete, accurate estimates to support client decisions and pursuit success.

The role requires a BS in a construction field with 5 years of experience (or 8 years in construction), strong knowledge of estimating software (Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite), and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BS in a construction-related field; 5y+ experience or 8y+ in construction.
• Strong understanding of owner/engineer requirements and project goals.
• Experience with preconstruction pursuits and estimating processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Preconstruction Specialists.
• Manage cost, schedule, and procurement strategy development.
• Coordinate with design teams to influence cost, scope, and schedule outcomes.
• Oversee RFI management, bid package creation, and subcontractor quotes.
• Present final estimates to leadership and clients; manage risks.

Skills

Owner/engineer requirements

Construction knowledge

Estimating software

MS Office skills

Deadline-oriented

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Mgmt or equivalent

Tools

Beck Destini

Accubid

Bluebeam

InSite

Job description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact.

In this role, you will lead a team in the development of project cost, schedule, and procurement strategies from concept through GMP/bid. You will be accountable for delivering complete, accurate, and competitive estimates while supporting client decision-making and project pursuit success.

Job Responsibilities:

• General Management:
  • Manage and Mentor Preconstruction Specialists.
  • Assign projects to direct reports and manage their job costing and expenses.
  • Manage performance reviews for direct reports.
  • Responsible for understanding the Precon process flow and adherence to it.
• Pre-Estimate
  • Collaborate with design teams to influence cost, scope, and schedule outcomes.
  • Lead constructability reviews and value engineering processes.
  • Lead Target Value Design process.
  • Participates in or leads Estimate Plan meeting. Develops Estimate Plan with proposal leader and ensures proposal team is clear on strategy and expectations.
  • Responsible for the team executing on that strategy.
  • Identifies resource needs and coordinates with discipline chiefs and Director of Precon as needed.
  • Leads team kick-off meeting and assigns action items.
• Estimate Development
  • Leads team of estimators assigned to a deliverable.
  • Responsible for compiling work products from multi-disciplinary estimators into a single complete estimate.
  • Ensures that the estimating team has the information necessary to develop their estimates. If information is lacking, is responsible for communicating the need to the proposal leader, design team, or customer, as required for that proposal.
  • Manages RFI lists (subcontractor, internal, and/or owner), as required per proposal.
  • Reviews proposal milestone dates with estimate team and tracks individual progress.Responsible for timeliness of estimate completion and communication to proposal leader and Director of Preconstruction, if deadlines are in jeopardy.
  • Responsible for ensuring that clarifications are clear, complete, and compiled into a single document. Coordinates with marketing for inclusion in the formal proposal.
  • Responsible for or assists with the completion of owner bid form.Coordinates with marketing for inclusion in the formal proposal.
  • Ensures estimate is compliant with RFP documents.Responsible for communicating to proposal leader when deviations are necessary.
  • Leads estimate review meeting.
  • Presents final deliverables to both internal leadership and external customers.
  • Identifies and manages project risks, including contingency development.
• Subcontractor Management
  • Builds and maintains subcontractor relationships.
  • Develops subcontractor search and communication strategy and ensures that the sub engagement team adheres to that strategy. Responsible for receiving at least three (3) quotes per bid package, unless otherwise agreed to by the proposal leader.
  • Meets with local subcontractors as needed.
  • Organizes, leads, or participates in pre-bid meetings, if required.
  • Leads development of subcontractor bid packages, including but not limited to, NDAs, RFP, drawings, scopes-of-work, bid forms, contract attachments, schedules, and site logistics plans. Coordinates with operational resources, as needed, to ensure completeness of bid packages.
  • Works with the Business Diversity Coordinator when proposing on federal or public sector agency projects to develop a Small and/or WMBE business participation engagement plan that complies with project requirements.
  • Receives quotes and conducts subcontractor analysis. Organizes and leads scope review meetings. Makes recommendations for selection.
• Post Estimate
  • Responsible for submitting the project budget to accounting.
  • Leads handoff meeting with the operations team.
  • Assists the Project Management team with compiling scope-of-work documents for contractual agreements.
  • Responsible for compiling lessons learned for the precon phase, if applicable.
  • Participates in lessons learned meeting at project close. Understands budget underruns and overruns, and communicates those lessons learned to the precon department.
  • May assist the Project Management team with buyout.
  • May assist the Project Management team with change orders.
• Database Maintenance
  • Contributes to maintenance of preferred subcontractor database.
  • Contributes to maintenance of bid forms and bid packages database.
  • Contributes to maintenance of cost history database.
  • Contributes to maintenance of estimating database.
• Digital / Technical Expectations:
  • Lead use of estimating platforms, model-based takeoffs, AI-assisted workflows, and cost databases.
• Training and Development:
  • Trains Preconstruction Specialists and other personnel, as needed.
  • Aids in development and maintenance of training program.
• Travel
  • Meets with local subcontractors, attends bid walks, and attends conferences as necessary.
  • Expected travel 5-20% of time as needed.
• Ability to lead a complex estimate
• Ability to create Level IV and V conceptual estimates
• Ability to manage the development of people
• Demonstrated success in managing preconstruction pursuits
• Demonstrated success in managing support staff

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent plus 5 years of experience; or 8 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

To Thrive in This Role, You'll Need:

• Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements with conceptual ability to work with minimal information.
• Knowledge of construction, materials system, market conditions and trade practices.
• Knowledge of estimating software (preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Detailed and deadline oriented, well-organized and ability to prioritize.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.