Lead Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and retirement benefits

Health Savings Account and Flexible SP

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Discretionary compensation programs

Job summary

This Houston-based general contractor is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department, guiding complex cost analyses from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids. You will collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to optimize scope, cost, and schedule.

The role emphasizes staffing decisions, staff development, and rigorous estimate quality controls across multiple projects, with a strong focus on market pricing, constructability, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Familiarity with the Houston construction market and local trade partners.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects.
• Set clear expectations for estimate quality and delivery. Coach team members and help hire and develop estimating talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex commercial building projects.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and explain cost drivers.
• Work with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, procurement schedules, and handoffs to construction.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations; keep estimating practices current with market pricing and cost trends.

Skills

Preconstruction / Estimating

Team leadership

Client interaction

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

This Houston-based general contractor is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department, guiding complex cost analyses from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids. You will collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to optimize scope, cost, and schedule.

The role emphasizes staffing decisions, staff development, and rigorous estimate quality controls across multiple projects, with a strong focus on market pricing, constructability, and