Senior Preconstruction & Estimating Lead – Commercial

Soap Creek Resources; 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

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor.

You will guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, staff and develop estimators, and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to inform scope, cost, and schedule decisions.

Qualifications

• 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 Houston construction market and local trade partners
• Degree or equivalent 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 staff and develop talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex projects.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and cost drivers.
• Work with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, and handoff to construction team.
• Support pursuits and client presentations, keeping estimating practices current with market pricing.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction management

Staff development

Budget estimation

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor.

You will guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, staff and develop estimators, and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to inform scope, cost, and schedule decisions.