Senior Preconstruction & Client Strategy Lead

Loenbro; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  +

Paid time off and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Loenbro seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead strategic client relationships and oversee opportunities from identification through award or closeout. You will collaborate with estimating, operations, business development, and marketing to deliver proposals that meet regional and corporate goals.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills to ensure client needs are met through proactive engagement and coordinated project lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction through preconstruction, estimating, project management, or business development roles.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Knowledge of estimating, bid development, and preconstruction processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build trust.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region to meet with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead client contact for assigned key accounts and project opportunities.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, general contractors, engineers, and industry partners.
• Identify project opportunities through research, networking, and collaboration with business development and marketing teams.
• Lead preconstruction efforts including scope alignment, risk identification, value engineering, and constructability input.
• Own and manage the opportunity lifecycle from project identification through bid, award, and closeout using Salesforce CRM.
• Responsible for developing and implementing win strategies and Go-No-Go process to determine which projects and clients to target.
• Lead the RFP/RFQ process and deliver to the client while meeting company standards and processes.
• Coordinate with estimating and operations teams to develop comprehensive proposals and ensure accurate project pricing.
• Lead constructability and schedule reviews and develop staffing/labor forecasts plans in coordination with the client's project schedule
• Gain a solid understanding of the services to be sold and represent that well to the client, bringing in subject matter experts when appropriate.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client presentations, and interviews to support pursuit strategies.
• Work with the Regional Sales Director to execute regional business plans and achieve annual sales targets.
• Monitor client satisfaction and provide feedback to internal teams for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of opportunities, client interactions, and project outcomes in Salesforce.
• Represent Loenbro at regional trade shows, association events, and client meetings to strengthen industry presence.
• Uphold Loenbro’s safety culture and actively support company initiatives and values.

Skills

Client relationships

Cross-functional coordination

Estimating / bid development

Preconstruction processes

Communication & presentation

Organization & time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

IIR familiarity

Job description

Loenbro seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead strategic client relationships and oversee opportunities from identification through award or closeout. You will collaborate with estimating, operations, business development, and marketing to deliver proposals that meet regional and corporate goals.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills to ensure client needs are met through proactive engagement and coordinated project lifecycle management.