Strategic Preconstruction Leader

Gilbane Building; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Executive to lead preconstruction and design phase services and to manage the preconstruction team for one or more business units. You will guide estimating, procurement, VDC, and staffing while aligning with sales strategies and client plans.

You will mentor and develop team members, drive inclusive leadership, and apply strategic insight to improve project outcomes and profitability across complex projects in the Houston area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams.
• 5-7 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry.
• Experience on multiple project delivery types (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.).
• Design phase/design-build management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages estimating, purchasing, VDC teams, including their technical and leadership development for the Business Unit (BU), if applicable
• Responsible for managing preconstruction budgets, recoverability, and hiring of staff for assigned BU(s)
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
• Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"

Skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Facilitation

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery results

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field

Job description

Gilbane is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Executive to lead preconstruction and design phase services and to manage the preconstruction team for one or more business units. You will guide estimating, procurement, VDC, and staffing while aligning with sales strategies and client plans.

You will mentor and develop team members, drive inclusive leadership, and apply strategic insight to improve project outcomes and profitability across complex projects in the Houston area.