Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Ashton North LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and retirement benefits

HSA/FSAs

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Discretionary compensation programs

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Houston, TX for an on-site, full-time role within a leading commercial general contractor. The base salary ranges from $140,000 to $205,000 with bonuses, reflecting experience and market factors.

You will oversee the preconstruction and estimating department, guide complex estimates from concept to GMP or lump-sum bids, and partner with owners, architects, and trade partners to optimize scope and costs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Familiarity with Houston construction market and local trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects.
• Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach staff and develop talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and costs.
• Work with Operations and Procurement on constructability, pricing, and handoffs.
• Support pursuits and client presentations; keep estimating practices current with market pricing.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction

Conceptual budgeting

GMP pricing

Education

Construction management degree

Job description

Ashton North LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Houston, TX for an on-site, full-time role within a leading commercial general contractor. The base salary ranges from $140,000 to $205,000 with bonuses, reflecting experience and market factors.

You will oversee the preconstruction and estimating department, guide complex estimates from concept to GMP or lump-sum bids, and partner with owners, architects, and trade partners to optimize scope and costs.