Preconstruction Manager – Commercial (GMP & Budgets)

Aspire Talent Solutions; 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-related benefits

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager for a Houston-based, on-site role in commercial construction. You will lead the preconstruction and estimating team, guide complex GMP and lump-sum bids, and partner with owners, architects, and trade partners to optimize scope and cost.

Responsibilities include staffing, setting quality standards, mentoring estimators, and coordinating with operations to ensure a smooth transition from estimate to build.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience, ideally with a general contractor.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals, including assigning work across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing with ability to review drawings and explain cost/risk to clients.
• Familiarity with the Houston construction market and local trade partners a plus.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects; assign staff based on workload and deadlines.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, and a smooth handoff to construction teams.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations; keep estimating practices current with market pricing and trends.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Estimating

Staff development

Client coordination

GMP pricing

Education

Construction management degree

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager for a Houston-based, on-site role in commercial construction. You will lead the preconstruction and estimating team, guide complex GMP and lump-sum bids, and partner with owners, architects, and trade partners to optimize scope and cost.

Responsibilities include staffing, setting quality standards, mentoring estimators, and coordinating with operations to ensure a smooth transition from estimate to build.