Senior Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and retirement benefits

Health Savings Account options

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Bonus program

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a 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, collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to optimize scope and cost. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial construction, experience developing estimators, and a track record on large projects in the Houston market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience, ideally with a general contractor.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Familiarity with the Houston market and local trade partners is a plus.
• A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across pursuits and active projects.
• Set expectations for estimate quality,deliverables, and timelines; coach staff.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners on scope and cost.
• Coordinate with operations and procurement for constructability and pricing.
• Support client presentations and keep estimating practices current with market pricing.

Skills

10+ years experience

Estimating team leadership

GMP / lump-sum pricing

Education

Construction management or related

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a 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, collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to optimize scope and cost. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial construction, experience developing estimators, and a track record on large projects in the Houston market.