Senior Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

Food Management Search, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) benefits

HSA/FSA options

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus programs

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating department for a top national commercial general contractor.

You’ll set priorities across projects, develop staff, and guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, partnering with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to optimize scope, cost, and schedule. This role is on-site with a competitive base salary and a strong bonus plan plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial building construction with GC experience.
• Experience leading estimators and preconstruction professionals across multiple projects.
• Ability to review drawings, challenge assumptions, and explain cost/risk to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating team across pursuits and projects.
• Set expectations for estimate quality and coach staff.
• Lead conceptual budgets, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trades on scope and cost.
• Coordinate with operations and procurement for constructability and schedules.
• Support pursuits and client presentations with market pricing insights.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Estimating leadership

Staff development

Cost estimation

Education

Construction management degree

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating department for a top national commercial general contractor.

You’ll set priorities across projects, develop staff, and guide complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, partnering with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to optimize scope, cost, and schedule. This role is on-site with a competitive base salary and a strong bonus plan plus comprehensive benefits.