Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager - HYBRID in Houston (relo avail) to $180,000

Intermedia Group•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager provides overall direction and leadership for the collaborative preconstruction process and delivery. This role makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions. The career path for this role is Preconstruction Services Director. This position is part of the Preconstruction Services family and leads the overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets. The role prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process. It also oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of the preconstruction process. The manager cultivates relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase and is capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating. The role creates conceptual budgets, reports accurate project cost history, and partners with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring and completion. Additionally, it reviews the project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field. In lieu, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
10+ years construction estimating experience.
Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
Proficiency in required construction technology.
Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
Knowledge of field operations through project support.
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
Knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations (Intermediate).
Ability to develop General Requirements estimates.
Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

People management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets.
Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of preconstruction process.
Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
Creates conceptual budgets.
Reports accurate project cost history.
Partners with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring and completion.
Reviews project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.