Senior Preconstruction Strategy Lead

CMC Development & Construction

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CMC Development & Construction, a full-service General Contractor founded in 2016, seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Houston to lead day-to-day preconstruction and estimating activities from opportunity through turnover. You will develop accurate estimates, coordinate with trade partners, and work closely with Design Teams and Operations to position projects for success.

Responsibilities include leading bids and pursuits, developing budgets and GMP proposals, and presenting findings to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management.
Demonstrated experience developing estimates and managing commercial construction pursuits.
Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, scope development, bid solicitation, bid leveling, subcontractor pricing, and construction documents.
Experience with hard bid, CSP/RFP, CMAR, Design-Build, JOC, and/or negotiated project delivery methods.
Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods, sequencing, constructability, and subcontractor scopes.
Ability to independently manage multiple estimates and pursuits while meeting established deadlines.
Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Business Development, Operations, Procurement, clients, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Proficiency with platforms such as BuildingConnected, OST Estimating, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or equivalent construction estimating and collaboration platforms.
LEED AP, DBIA, AACE, ASPE, or other relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned estimates, hard bids, CSP/RFP pursuits, CMAR proposals, Design-Build pursuits, JOC opportunities, and negotiated projects.
Develop conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, budgets, GMP proposals, and final bid submissions.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for assigned scopes of work.
Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and other contract documents to develop a complete understanding of project requirements.
Develop detailed scopes of work and identify scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, allowances, and project risks.
Prepare estimate recaps, bid comparisons, and other documentation necessary for internal estimate reviews.
Develop value engineering alternatives and cost-saving recommendations.
Participate in constructability reviews, logistics planning, phasing evaluations, and preconstruction scheduling.
Maintain organized and complete estimating files in accordance with CMC standards.
Present estimates, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to the Preconstruction Executive and company leadership for review.
Coordinate with Procurement and Operations regarding bid packaging, subcontractor selection, long-lead materials, and early procurement opportunities.
Collaborate with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Consultants; communicate budget impacts and pricing changes to stakeholders.
Assist with design-phase cost management by tracking estimate changes as documents progress.
Develop strong working relationships with clients and design partners through responsive preconstruction services.
Prepare complete estimate turnover documentation following project award.
Participate in preconstruction-to-operations handoff meetings to communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, allowances, subcontractor coverage, schedule considerations, and identified risks.