Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

HSA/FSA

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus programs

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager for our Houston-based team. You will lead the preconstruction and estimating department, guiding complex GMP and lump-sum bids and coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

You have 10+ years of commercial building experience, a CM/engineering/architecture background, and a proven track record developing estimators. This on-site, full-time role offers a strong base salary and market-leading benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience with strong preconstruction/estimating background.
• Experience building and developing estimators and leading multi-project teams.
• Ability to guide complex estimates from conceptual budgets through GMP or lump-sum pricing and explain cost drivers to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects.
• Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach staff and help hire and develop estimating talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex projects.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and cost drivers.
• Coordinate with Operations and Procurement on constructability, pricing, and handoff to construction.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations with current market pricing and cost trends.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Team leadership

Client strategy

Education

Construction management/Engineering/Architecture degree

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager for our Houston-based team. You will lead the preconstruction and estimating department, guiding complex GMP and lump-sum bids and coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

You have 10+ years of commercial building experience, a CM/engineering/architecture background, and a proven track record developing estimators. This on-site, full-time role offers a strong base salary and market-leading benefits.