Description

The position reports to the General Manager and is responsible for the entire preconstruction process from project inception through the start of construction in the Houston division.

• Manage the Business Unit Estimating department and allocate resources for project estimations.
• Oversee reimbursement and G&A expense management for estimating staff.
• Develop and sustain relationships with clients, architects, design professionals, and trade partners.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and annual appraisals for direct reports.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents, flagging design risks to senior management.
• Lead development of lump‑sum bids and obtain senior management approval.
• Conduct market research to identify upcoming work opportunities.
• Coordinate and review General Conditions/General Requirements estimates.
• Maintain historical estimating data and analyze cost trends.
• Manage the Value Engineering process during preconstruction.
• Collaborate with Business Development to prepare proposals and present to clients.
• Work with Procurement to develop schedules, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and manage resources.
• Coordinate with Operations Lead on Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, and milestone meetings.
• Participate in Constructability Reviews and integrate findings into milestone estimates.
• Partner with Lean Manager to create Pull Plans for design, estimate, and GMP schedules.
• Prepare variance analysis comparing estimates and communicate differences to stakeholders.
• Generate and manage Budget Control Reports, providing variance updates for each milestone.
• Lead or support Target Value Design processes on selected projects.
• Provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of estimating documents.
• Develop client relationships, identify sales opportunities, and collaborate to secure work.
• Maintain deep knowledge of regional market conditions, competition, and industry trends.
• Provide management, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Deliver executive‑level presentations tailored to audience needs.
• Apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision‑making across organizational levels.

Requirements

Based in Houston, TX 77040, this regular, salaried exempt role requires a minimum of 10 years of building construction experience and is classified under the Construction job family.

The job involves frequent office work, occasional on‑site visits, and regular use of a computer. Physical demands include sitting for extended periods, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds (and occasionally up to 50 pounds), and occasional travel to various locations.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Possess at least 10 years of building construction experience.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction methods.
• Exhibit extensive knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering, and accounting principles.
• Exhibit advanced project management skills to handle high‑volume work in complex environments.
• Utilize strong negotiation skills to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Demonstrate energy, drive, and persistence to see initiatives through to completion.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance