Senior Preconstruction Leader - Estimating & Strategy

CMC Development & Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Development & Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead multiple preconstruction teams and align estimating with company standards. You will mentor managers and act as the primary liaison between project teams, clients, and executive leadership during the preconstruction phase.

The role includes managing budgets, conceptual estimates, and GMP proposals for large-scale projects, overseeing constructability reviews, and coordinating with procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
• Experience leading teams on large, complex commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating software, procurement practices, and construction delivery methods.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience with CMAR and Design-Build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Preconstruction Managers and staff, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Mentor and develop preconstruction team members, providing coaching and technical guidance.
• Support the Preconstruction Executive with departmental initiatives, workload planning, and process improvements.
• Manage and deliver budgets, conceptual estimates, and GMP proposals for multiple large-scale or high-risk projects.
• Review and approve cost estimates, value engineering studies, and preconstruction schedules prepared by Preconstruction Managers.
• Oversee constructability reviews, logistics planning, and phasing strategies.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to ensure bid packaging, subcontractor engagement, and early buyout strategies are aligned with project requirements.
• Participate in subcontractor outreach, prequalification, and contract strategy decisions.
• Act as the primary client contact for complex pursuits during the preconstruction phase.
• Lead client presentations, design meetings, and value engineering sessions.
• Partner with business development and operations to support pursuit strategies and smooth project handoff.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

BuildingConnected

OST Estimating

Job description

CMC Development & Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead multiple preconstruction teams and align estimating with company standards. You will mentor managers and act as the primary liaison between project teams, clients, and executive leadership during the preconstruction phase.

The role includes managing budgets, conceptual estimates, and GMP proposals for large-scale projects, overseeing constructability reviews, and coordinating with procurement,