Senior Preconstruction & Cost Strategy Manager

About the Job

A nationally recognized engineering and construction organization is seeking a Senior Preconstruction & Cost Strategy Manager to support major energy and infrastructure projects throughout North America.

This role is ideal for a seasoned estimating professional who thrives on complex projects, enjoys influencing project strategy before construction begins, and wants to play a critical role in delivering large-scale utility and power infrastructure initiatives.

You'll work alongside executive leadership, operations teams, engineers, and project managers to develop competitive project strategies, manage risk assessments, and drive successful project pursuits.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Work on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
• Employee-owned organization.
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities.
• Strong career advancement potential.
• Exposure to high-profile utility and industrial clients.
• Collaborative, highly respected project teams.
• Opportunity to mentor and lead estimating professionals.

What You'll Be Doing:

Cost Estimating & Project Strategy:

• Develop comprehensive project cost estimates for major infrastructure projects.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, engineering documents, and bid requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and constructability reviews.
• Build detailed cost models and project budgets.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Preconstruction Leadership:

• Lead estimating efforts from initial pursuit through proposal submission.
• Develop project execution assumptions and estimating methodologies.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Review and validate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Participate in project review meetings and executive presentations.

Risk Management & Financial Planning:

• Develop risk registers and contingency recommendations.
• Analyze commercial terms and contract requirements.
• Support project forecasting and escalation planning.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.

Team Leadership:.

• Mentor junior estimators and project professionals.
• Lead estimating reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain cost databases and historical project information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• 7+ years of estimating, preconstruction, project controls, or cost management experience.
• Strong experience developing complex project estimates.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting utility, energy, industrial, EPC, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading large-scale project pursuits.
• Expertise in construction estimating software and cost management systems.
• Experience reviewing subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $105,000-$140,000.
• Performance Bonus Opportunities.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k).
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Fertility Benefits.
• Relocation Assistance Available.

Location:

• Houston, Texas
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Limited travel required.

Who Thrives Here:

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy:

• Large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Energy and utility markets.
• Strategic project planning.
• Financial analysis and forecasting.
• Risk management.
• Leadership and mentoring.

If you're looking to join a highly respected organization where your expertise directly influences project success and business growth, we'd love to connect.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.