Senior Preconstruction Lead - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and retirement benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a top commercial general contractor. You will guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and align with clients and design teams on scope, cost, and schedule.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial building construction, experience managing estimators, and a degree in construction management or related field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience with GC.
• Experience managing and developing estimators/preconstruction professionals.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Familiarity with Houston construction market and local trade partners is a plus.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• 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 and help hire and develop estimating 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.
• Collaborate with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, schedules, and handoff to construction.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations and keep estimating practices current with market pricing.

Skills

Team leadership

Estimating oversight

Client relationship

Staff development

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Construction management / engineering degree

Job description

Talent Solutions Partners in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a top commercial general contractor. You will guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and align with clients and design teams on scope, cost, and schedule.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial building construction, experience managing estimators, and a degree in construction management or related field.