Senior Preconstruction & Cost Strategy Manager

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.

• 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.