Senior Preconstruction Manager

Trinity Search Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Search Group is representing multiple privately owned commercial general contractors in the Dallas–Fort Worth market, seeking experienced Senior Preconstruction Managers to join growing teams.

These opportunities range from entrepreneurial builders to larger, established contractors, offering pathways to director-level positions, leadership of preconstruction teams, and exposure to high‑value projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial construction experience with strong preconstruction and estimating background.
• Experience as a Senior Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction from conceptual design through GMP, pricing, and buyout.
• Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction estimates.
• Establish and maintain project budgets through the design process.
• Review plans and specs for constructability, cost, and risk; manage VE and cost savings.
• Solicit and negotiate subcontractor and vendor proposals; develop schedules.
• Mentor junior estimators and preconstruction staff; improve estimating processes.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Preconstruction & estimating

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership & mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Senior Preconstruction Manager

Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

About the Opportunities

We are representing multiple privately owned commercial General Contractors that are actively looking for experienced Senior Preconstruction Managers to join their growing teams across the Dallas–Fort Worth market.

These opportunities range from smaller, entrepreneurial builders where you can have a major influence on the preconstruction operation to larger, established contractors with structured teams, significant project volume, and defined opportunities for advancement.

Whether you're looking to take the next step toward a Director-level position, join a growing company where you can help build the preconstruction department, or simply find a stronger long‑term fit, we have multiple opportunities worth exploring.

What You’ll Do

• Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual design through GMP, final pricing, and project buyout.
• Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction estimates.
• Establish and maintain project budgets throughout the design process.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and design documents for constructability, cost, and risk.
• Lead value engineering and cost‑saving initiatives with owners and design teams.
• Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop project schedules and assist with milestone planning.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, presentations, and other pursuit materials.
• Work closely with Project Management and Operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction into construction.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and potential cost impacts early in the process.
• Mentor junior estimators and preconstruction professionals where applicable.
• Help improve estimating systems, processes, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of commercial construction experience, with a strong background in preconstruction and estimating.
• Previous experience as a Senior Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, pricing, and constructability.
• Experience managing estimates and budgets through multiple stages of design.
• Ability to confidently communicate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with commercial projects such as healthcare, mission critical/data centers, higher education, office, hospitality, retail, industrial, or other complex construction is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Why Consider These Opportunities?

• Multiple opportunities available with different company sizes, cultures, and project portfolios.
• Options ranging from smaller, entrepreneurial builders to larger, established commercial contractors.
• Opportunities to work directly with ownership and senior leadership at privately owned companies.
• Upward mobility into Director of Preconstruction and other leadership positions.
• Opportunity to help build and develop preconstruction teams and processes.
• Exposure to complex, high‑value commercial construction projects.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Long-term career growth with companies that are actively expanding.
• The ability to find an opportunity that aligns with your career goals, preferred company structure, project experience, and leadership ambitions.