Senior Preconstruction Executive: Lead Multi‑Project Wins

The Beck Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Paid family leave

Health screenings

Job summary

The Beck Group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Executive to lead the development of estimates and bidding for large, complex projects. You will oversee multi-million dollar programs, guide the bid process, and mentor a growing team of estimators.

Based in Austin with a focus on collaboration across designers, subcontractors and owners, you will drive early cost strategies, manage risk, and ensure alignment with design and budget throughout preconstruction.

Qualifications

• 15+ years minimum of Preconstruction or related field experience with commercial general contractor and/or major subcontractor.
• College graduate with relevant degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent required
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and scope of Divisions 01-33 on a wide variety of commercial construction projects
• Successfully led multiple projects simultaneously
• Hard bid and negotiated project experience with a proven track record of successful wins
• Knowledge of the local market construction practices, means and methods, and buy out strategies
• Experience preparing self-perform concrete frame and other fee enhancement trade estimates is preferred
• Ability to develop conceptual and programmatic estimates given little information
• Ability to maintain and update historical costs
• Ability to conduct preconstruction team meetings with various disciplines including Architects, Consultants, and Project Managers
• Ability to identify risk factors regarding contract, insurance, schedule, safety, etc.
• Design/Build experience is a plus
• Advanced working knowledge of digitaltakeoff, Assemble, and estimating software programs
• Experience with Destini Estimator, Revit, and/or SketchUp is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of estimates and bidding process from start to finish to ensure accuracy of large/complex projects
• Manage multiple multi-million dollar projects and teams of preconstruction estimators and bid takers
• Coordinate with Operations Managers and Regional Leaders to provide strategy to win, fee enhancements and staff cost studies
• Coordinate with architecture/engineer teams to understand project scope and keep design and budget aligned
• Communicate with Owners, Project teams and Designers during preconstruction
• Review and coordinate subcontractor scopes of work and proposals
• Develop General Conditions and Construction Requirements cost estimates
• Train and mentor Preconstruction team and bid takers
• Engage with Business Development to pursue new work and nurture client relationships
• Participate in local community and professional organizations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Destini Estimator

Revit

SketchUp

Assemble

digitaltakeoff

Job description

The Beck Group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Executive to lead the development of estimates and bidding for large, complex projects. You will oversee multi-million dollar programs, guide the bid process, and mentor a growing team of estimators.

Based in Austin with a focus on collaboration across designers, subcontractors and owners, you will drive early cost strategies, manage risk, and ensure alignment with design and budget throughout preconstruction.