Job Description
Job DescriptionPre Construction Estimator
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 + Bonuses
Benefits: Health insurance, profit-sharing retirement program, cell phone reimbursement, paid holidays
About The Company
We are partnering with a highly respected general contractor to hire a Pre-Construction Estimator to join their growing team. With over 40 years of success, this organization has built a strong reputation not only for delivering quality projects but for its exceptional culture, hands-on leadership, and long-term investment in its employees.
Position Overview
As a partner to leadership, the pre-construction specialist will lead front-end planning, budgeting, and estimating. This high-visibility role moves beyond "back-office" work, merging technical accuracy with high-level strategy to shape the preconstruction process.
You will work directly with executives to guide projects from concept to construction, serving as a primary face of the company to clients and stakeholders. This is an ideal role for a high-performer seeking a collaborative environment with an open-door culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Executive Partnership: Act as the right-hand to the leadership team, offloading preconstruction deliverables and providing strategic financial insights.
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Budgeting & Estimating: Prepare detailed ground-up cost estimates and comprehensive project budgets.
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Proposal Leadership: Develop and manage formal bid proposals, ensuring a smooth transition to the operations team.
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Design Collaboration: Review drawings and specifications, collaborating closely with architects and engineers during design development.
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Value Engineering: Proactively provide cost-saving strategies and value engineering recommendations to maximize project efficiency.
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Client Engagement: Lead client meetings, clearly communicating budget expectations and project milestones with a professional, polished demeanor.
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Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope analysis.
Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction.
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Ground-up commercial construction experience required.
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Experience preparing formal bids and project budgets.
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Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and cost analysis.
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Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
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Experience in retail or tilt-wall construction preferred.
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Engineering or construction-related degrees are a plus.