Preconstruction Leader – Commercial Estimating & GMP

Markent Personnel; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 205.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Descripción de la vacante

Markent Personnel in Houston, TX is seeking a highly experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead our preconstruction and estimating team for commercial projects. You will guide staff, develop budgets, and shape client strategy from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids.

This on-site leadership role requires 10+ years of commercial building experience, strong mentoring skills, and deep knowledge of the Houston market.

Formación

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience, ideally with a general contractor
• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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 projects.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and explain cost drivers.
• Work with Operations and Procurement on constructability, pricing, procurement schedules, and handoffs to construction teams.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations, keeping estimating practices current with market trends.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Estimating

Preconstruction

Client communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Descripción del empleo

Markent Personnel in Houston, TX is seeking a highly experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead our preconstruction and estimating team for commercial projects. You will guide staff, develop budgets, and shape client strategy from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids.

This on-site leadership role requires 10+ years of commercial building experience, strong mentoring skills, and deep knowledge of the Houston market.