Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction (Houston)

RRC Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

RRC Solutions Group in Houston, TX seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating team for a major commercial contractor. You will guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, align design options with cost, and keep clients informed.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial building construction, with proven leadership of estimators, and a degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.

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
• Track record on large, complex commercial building projects
• 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, coaching staff and developing talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex projects.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and explain cost drivers.
• Work with operations and procurement on constructability and procurement schedules.
• Support pursuits and client presentations and keep estimating practices current with market pricing.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team management

Preconstruction

Client strategy

GMP pricing

Education

Degree in construction management/engineering/architecture

Job description

RRC Solutions Group in Houston, TX seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating team for a major commercial contractor. You will guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, align design options with cost, and keep clients informed.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial building construction, with proven leadership of estimators, and a degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.