Lead Preconstruction Manager, Commercial Construction

Job Juncture; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Résumé du poste

Job Juncture in Houston seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial general contractor.

You will set project staffing, coach estimators, and drive budgets from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, collaborating with owners, architects, and trade partners. This role emphasizes strategic cost control, schedule awareness, and client-focused decision making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience.
• Experience managing and developing estimators/preconstruction professionals.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Familiarity with the Houston market and local trade partners is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects. Assign staff based on workload, deadlines, and project complexity.
• Set clear expectations for estimate quality and delivery. Coach team members, give direct performance feedback, 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, identify scope gaps, and explain cost drivers.
• Work with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, procurement schedules, and a smooth handoff to the construction team.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations, and keep estimating practices current with market pricing and cost trends.

Connaissances

Preconstruction management

Estimating leadership

GMP pricing experience

Client communication

Formation

Construction management degree

Description du poste

Job Juncture in Houston seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial general contractor.

You will set project staffing, coach estimators, and drive budgets from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, collaborating with owners, architects, and trade partners. This role emphasizes strategic cost control, schedule awareness, and client-focused decision making.