Senior Preconstruction Manager - Water/Wastewater

The Haskell Company; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Haskell Company in Frisco, Texas, seeks an experienced professional to lead preconstruction activities for large water projects. The role involves developing budgets, managing estimates, mentoring staff, and evaluating design options for optimal solutions.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and have at least 10 years of construction experience, particularly in Water & Wastewater sectors. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the construction industry, or 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to train others and monitor work quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed construction cost estimates.
• Manage and mentor estimating personnel.
• Participate in design review meetings.
• Evaluate design options based on cost and constructability.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors.

Skills

Water & Wastewater Construction experience

Estimating

Scheduling

Budget/cost control

Field supervision

Financial reporting

Client relationship

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

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 be responsible for all preconstruction activities on large volume water projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final design, ensuring accuracy and completeness at every stage
• Manage and mentor estimating personnel, providing direction, oversight, and professional development
• Participate in design review meetings and help guide the design team throughout the preconstruction phase
• Evaluate design options and recommend optimal solutions based on cost, constructability, engineering quality, and material availability
• Monitor project scope, cost, and constructability during design development to align with project goals and budget
• Lead pricing strategy efforts in partnership with the proposal leader, ensuring alignment on approach, expectations, and deliverables
• Develop bid packages, manage subcontractor and vendor participation, and evaluate market pricing to ensure competitiveness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Review proposal milestone schedules with the pricing team, track progress, and ensure timely completion of estimates
• Communicate estimate status, risks, and updates clearly to the proposal leader and key stakeholders
• Support the development of construction schedules and overall project planning
• Contribute to responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
• Participate in client presentations, proposal interviews, and ongoing client engagement as needed
• Train and develop preconstruction personnel while fostering a high-performing team environment
• Maintain historical pricing data to inform future estimates and strategic decisions
• Provide support to other departments and project teams as needed
• Travel as needed

Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent plus 10 years of experience; or 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Water & Wastewater Construction experience
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, computer skills, interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in managing construction projects/phases
• Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness
• Demonstrated success in managing support staff
• Knowledge of industry-standard bid practice, with design-build & CMAR delivery methods

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, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

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 necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.