Senior Manager – Cost Estimation / Pre-Construction / Quantity Surveyor in Texas, USA

Brainstorm HR Consultants ishiring on behalf of a leading UAE-based real estate developer executing luxuryresidential and high-rise construction projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) market, Texas, USA.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for controlling project cost strategy, budgeting, estimating, and pre-construction planning for high-value real estate developments in the USA.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Cost Estimation / Quantity Surveyor / Pre-Construction

Location: Texas, USA (DFW Market)

Industry: Real Estate Development, Construction, High-Rise Buildings, Luxury Residential Projects

Job Description

The Senior Manager – Cost Estimation will be responsible for preparing accurate project cost estimates, managing budgets, supporting tendering and contract negotiations, and controlling overall cost strategy for luxury villas and high-rise developments in Texas, USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for luxury residential villas and high-rise commercial projects
• Analyze architectural drawings, engineering designs, BOQs, and specifications
• Evaluate material, labor, and subcontractor pricing in the Texas and DFW market
• Conduct market research on local vendors, subcontractors, and construction material costs
• Build and manage strong relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers in Texas
• Prepare budget planning, cost forecasts, value engineering, and cost optimization strategies
• Support tendering, bid evaluation, contract negotiations, and pre-construction planning
• Prepare and present cost reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Maintain and manage historical cost data and benchmarking database

Requirements 

• Minimum 6+ years of experience as a Construction Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or Pre Construction professional in Texas or the DFW construction market
• Strong experience in luxury villas, high-end residential, and high-rise building projects
• Excellent knowledge of USA construction costs, subcontractors, and supplier market
• Strong experience in high-end finishes, premium materials, and luxury construction standards
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and BOQs
• Experience working with real estate developers or development companies in the USA is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field