RH
Leader, Pre-Construction
15 Koch Road, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with in-house and third-party development teams to establish realistic construction budgets to validate financial assumptions and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates throughout early design phases, solicit and analyze General Contractor estimates
- Identify and qualify general contractors (GCs) in local markets for both new construction and renovation projects.
- Write, issue, and manage General Contractor Request for Proposals (RFP’s) ensuring clarity of scope, schedule, and project expectations
- Track, analyze, and level GC proposals and lead the GC interview process, providing clear recommendations based on cost, scope, and value
- Lead the negotiation and execution of Letters of Intent (LOIs), GC Contracts, and final pricing agreements
- Create and manage detailed project schedules aligned with overall development timelines
- Review prototypical construction details and provide input to ensure constructability and compliance with design intent
- Recommend and validate value engineering opportunities without compromising RH’s aesthetic and quality standards
- Review project leases and work letters with particular attention to landlord deliverables, contributions, and obligations
- 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, pre-construction, and/or project management, preferably within luxury, retail, and/or hospitality sectors; experience in ground-up, adaptive reuse, and historic renovations a plus.
- Proven expertise in GC sourcing, RFP management, contract negotiation, and budget development and control
- Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and cost
- Interpret design and construction l drawings, documents, specifications, and Lease work letters
- Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
- Proficient in project management and estimating software (e.g., MS Project and MS Office Suite)
- A commitment to quality, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, design-driven environment
- Occasional travel for site visits, vendor engagement, and project oversight
- Spends time in construction sites, retail galleries, and properties under development
- Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
- Frequent reaching with hands and arms; occasional climbing, kneeling, or crouching
- Occasional lifting or moving of objects
- Visual tasks may include close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral vision, and depth perception
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Comfortable wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to all job site safety standards