Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager - Commercial Construction - Houston, TX

Upgrade Resources; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Upgrade Resources in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager to lead the preconstruction and bidding process for commercial projects. The role guides competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, and budgets, with a clear path to Preconstruction Services Director 1.

The candidate will have 10+ years in construction estimating, proven leadership, and a bachelor's in CM/engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Preconstruction experience with mid to large commercial GC.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall preconstruction process: bids, proposals, estimates, budgets.
• Prepare and execute project win strategies; lead interviews and presentations.
• Oversee preconstruction teams and client/design team relationships.
• Mentor and develop estimating staff; promote inclusive culture.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager - Commercial Construction - Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid, 2 days per week from home)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $145,000 - $180,000 Annually + Annual Bonus (based on experience)

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's leading commercial general contractors, with more than 100 years of history building complex projects across the country. The company is known for pairing inspired people with interesting, challenging work and innovative tools.

The organization is built on a simple formula of the best people and the right culture, and employees share in the company's rewards as it grows.

Role Overview

The Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager provides overall direction and leadership for the collaborative preconstruction process and delivery. This role leads competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, and budgets, and plays a key part in winning new work through client interviews and presentations.
This search is for a preconstruction leader with 10+ years of construction estimating experience, people management experience, and direct experience with a mid to large commercial general contractor. The role has a defined path to Preconstruction Services Director 1.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the overall preconstruction process, delivering competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis, and budgets.
• Prepare and execute project win strategies; prepare for interviews and lead internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals.
• Oversee preconstruction teams and ensure successful execution and completion of the preconstruction process.
• Manage relationships with key clients and design team contacts during preconstruction.
• Perform estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating and general requirements estimates.
• Create conceptual budgets and report accurate project cost history.
• Partner with operations on project risk assessment, scoring, and completion.
• Review project business plans with operations and office leadership to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Build strong subcontractor relationships and support MBE, WBE, and SBA participation requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop estimating staff while promoting an inclusive team culture.

Required Background

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 10+ years of construction estimating experience
• Preconstruction experience with a mid to large commercial general contractor
• People management experience
• Established subcontractor relationships
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in construction estimating software, quantity surveys, and reading drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, specific trades and scopes of work, and self-perform labor productivity
• Ability to conduct effective presentations and communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license
• Willingness to travel, including overnight, and work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Knowledge of Lean, Revit, or MBE, WBE, and SBA regulations is a plus

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Full professional benefits package
• Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week working from home
• Relocation assistance possible for the ideal candidate
• Interview travel reimbursed
• Defined career path to Preconstruction Services Director 1
• Opportunity to share in company rewards