Senior Preconstruction Manager, Commercial Construction

KingRecruitingServices; 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

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation, holidays and leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial general contractor. The role focuses on guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids while collaborating with clients and design teams to align scope, cost, and schedule.

The position calls for 10+ years of commercial building experience, strong leadership of estimators, and expertise in pricing strategies for large-scale

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial building construction, with GC responsibility in preconstruction or estimating.
• Experience leading estimators or preconstruction professionals and coordinating across multiple projects.
• Ability to translate design options into scope, cost, and schedule implications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction

GMP pricing

Staff development

Cost control

Education

Construction management/Engineering/Architecture degree

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead the Houston preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial general contractor. The role focuses on guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids while collaborating with clients and design teams to align scope, cost, and schedule.

The position calls for 10+ years of commercial building experience, strong leadership of estimators, and expertise in pricing strategies for large-scale