Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Confident Search Consultants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and retirement-related benefits

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for a leading Houston-based commercial general contractor. Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits, guiding GMP and lump-sum bids from concept to GMP, shaping scope, cost, and schedule with client and design teams.

You will align staffing, coach estimators, and coordinate with owners, architects, and trade partners on design options and cost drivers, while supporting a strong bonus program and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience, with GC responsibility in preconstruction or estimating.
• Experience building and developing estimators/preconstruction professionals, assigning work across multiple projects.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing and explaining cost/risk to clients.
• Track record on large, complex commercial projects; familiarity with Houston market a plus.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects.
• Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach staff and assist in hiring/development.
• Lead/review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex projects.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and cost drivers.
• Collaborate with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, and handoffs to construction teams.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations; keep estimating practices aligned with market pricing.

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for a leading Houston-based commercial general contractor. Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits, guiding GMP and lump-sum bids from concept to GMP, shaping scope, cost, and schedule with client and design teams.

You will align staffing, coach estimators, and coordinate with owners, architects, and trade partners on design options and cost drivers, while supporting a strong bonus program and