Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Insurance coverage

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor.

You will guide pricing from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, coordinating with owners, designers, and trades to optimize scope and cost. You will manage staff across multiple pursuits, set quality expectations, and mentor estimators while aligning with operations and procurement to ensure a smooth handoff to construction

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience, ideally with a general contractor.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals, including staff assignment and accountability for deadlines and quality.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing and explaining cost/risk to clients.
• Familiarity with the Houston construction market and local trade partners is a plus.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects.
• Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach staff and hire/develop estimating talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex commercial projects.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to evaluate design options and cost drivers.
• Coordinate with operations and procurement on constructability, pricing, schedules, and handoffs to construction teams.
• Support pursuits and client presentations; keep estimating practices current with marketPricing and trends.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Team leadership

Client strategy

Education

Construction management degree or related field

Job description

KOB Solutions, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor.

You will guide pricing from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids, coordinating with owners, designers, and trades to optimize scope and cost. You will manage staff across multiple pursuits, set quality expectations, and mentor estimators while aligning with operations and procurement to ensure a smooth handoff to construction