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Full-time
Posted 22d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, estimating, and budgeting efforts for commercial construction projects to ensure alignment with client goals and timelines. Coordinate with owners, architects, and engineers to develop project strategies, evaluate cost impacts, and manage procurement planning.
Requirements
Requires previous experience in preconstruction or construction management specifically within healthcare, higher education, civic, or corporate environments. Must be proficient in estimating software and possess strong skills in constructability reviews and budget presentations.
Full job description
As our Preconstruction Manager, you will lead the planning, estimating, budgeting, and coordination efforts that set construction projects up for success. In this role, you will manage project estimates, cost modeling, value engineering, subcontractor outreach, bid packaging, constructability reviews, and preconstruction schedules to ensure projects are aligned with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
You will work closely with owners, architects, engineers, business development teams, and operations personnel to develop project strategies, evaluate design and cost impacts, identify risks and opportunities, and provide accurate budgeting throughout the design process. You will oversee procurement planning, scope development, market analysis, and subcontractor engagement while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
Experienced preconstruction managers may lead multiple pursuits simultaneously, mentor estimators and preconstruction staff, participate in client presentations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across estimating, planning, and project delivery processes.
Successful preconstruction managers in this role excel at collaboration, analytical thinking, and proactive problem-solving while maintaining a clear focus on budget accuracy, risk mitigation, constructability, and client satisfaction.
\nYour Skills
Preconstruction Leadership & Planning
Estimating & Cost Modeling
Budget Development & Cost Control
Value Engineering
Procurement Strategy & Bid Management
Constructability & Document Review
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Risk Management & Opportunity Analysis
Team Collaboration & Development
Your Background
Previous preconstruction, estimating, or construction management experience on healthcare, higher education, civic, and corporate environment construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, design development, estimating principles, procurement strategies, and market conditions.
Proven ability to manage conceptual and detailed estimates, budgeting exercises, subcontractor outreach, bid evaluations, and preconstruction planning activities.
Proficiency with estimating software, preconstruction platforms, and construction management technology.
Excellent communication, organization, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple pursuits, deadlines, and expectations.
Experience facilitating value engineering discussions, constructability reviews, and owner budget presentations.
Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, contract documents, and project delivery methods.
Providing the Absolute Best Construction Experience
Industry
Construction
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Selma, Texas
LinkedIn followers
29,599
SpawGlass is a 100 percent employee-owned, Texas-based construction services provider. Our mission is to provide the absolute best construction experience by operating based on the principles of the SpawGlass Way: Build Trust, Be Professional, Live Teamwork, Be Passionate, Think Like an Owner. The company was founded in 1953 by Louis Spaw and Frank Glass, hence the name SpawGlass.
Offices: 9331 Corporate Drive, Selma, Texas 78154, US · 13800 West Road, Houston, Texas 77041, US · 4030 SH-6 S., Ste. 300, College Station, TX 77845, US · 350 Pine Street, Ste. 310, Beaumont, TX 77701, US · 615 Oxford Dr., Ste. 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130, US
General ContractorConstruction ManagerDesign/Builderand Civil ContractorConstructionCommercialCivil Engineering
Providing the Absolute Best Construction Experience
Industry
Construction
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Selma, Texas
LinkedIn followers
29,599
SpawGlass is a 100 percent employee-owned, Texas-based construction services provider. Our mission is to provide the absolute best construction experience by operating based on the principles of the SpawGlass Way: Build Trust, Be Professional, Live Teamwork, Be Passionate, Think Like an Owner. The company was founded in 1953 by Louis Spaw and Frank Glass, hence the name SpawGlass.
Offices: 9331 Corporate Drive, Selma, Texas 78154, US · 13800 West Road, Houston, Texas 77041, US · 4030 SH-6 S., Ste. 300, College Station, TX 77845, US · 350 Pine Street, Ste. 310, Beaumont, TX 77701, US · 615 Oxford Dr., Ste. 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130, US
General ContractorConstruction ManagerDesign/Builderand Civil ContractorConstructionCommercialCivil Engineering