Senior Precon and Estimating Manager ( Full-time ) Houston, TX - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn in Houston seeks a Senior Precon and Estimating Manager to lead the preconstruction process, develop comprehensive cost estimates, and prepare competitive bids and budgets for complex construction projects.

You will oversee teams, coordinate with operations and clients, and contribute to project risk assessment and profitability while upholding JE Dunn’s standards and inclusion policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field required.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction process including bids, cost estimates, budgets.
• Prepare and deliver presentations of estimates to support business development.
• Oversee preconstruction team and ensure successful execution.
• Manage client and design team relationships during preconstruction.
• Perform estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.

Skills

Communication

Presentations

Excel

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Construction tech

Quantity surveys

Self-perform estimating

Team collaboration

Lean process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Lens

Revit

ASE software

Job description

Senior Precon and Estimating Manager ( Full-time ) Houston, TX - DK

• Houston, TX

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets.
• Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
• Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of preconstruction process.
• Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
• Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
• Creates conceptual budgets.
• Reports accurate project cost history.
• Partners with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring and completion.
• Reviews project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations (Intermediate).
• Ability to develop General Requirements estimates.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years construction estimating experience.
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information:

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets.
• Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
• Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of preconstruction process.
• Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
• Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
• Creates conceptual budgets.
• Reports accurate project cost history.
• Partners with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring and completion.
• Reviews project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations (Intermediate).
• Ability to develop General Requirements estimates.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years construction estimating experience.
• People management experience preferred.

Working Environment:

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information:

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

Skills and Certifications[note: bold skills and certification are required]

Estimating

Preconstruction Experience

Subcontractor Relationships

People Management Experience

Direct Commercial Building (Mid-Large Sized) General Contractor Experience

Security Clearance Required:No

Visa Candidate Considered:No

Compensation:

Base Salary -USD $144,100 to $180,125