Senior Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

Key People; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

HSA/FSAs

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Résumé du poste

Key People in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor. This on-site, full-time role focuses on guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and helping clients and design teams make informed scope, cost, and schedule decisions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in commercial construction with a strong track record in preconstruction, team development, and budgeting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience, ideally with a general contractor and responsibility in pre-construction or estimating.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals, including assigning work across multiple projects and enforcing deadlines and quality.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing, with ability to review drawings and explain cost 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 combination of education and experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects, assigning staff based on workload, deadlines, and project complexity.
• Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach team members and help hire and develop estimating talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex commercial projects.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and explain cost drivers.
• Collaborate with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, procurement schedules, and smooth handoffs to construction teams.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations; keep estimating practices current with market pricing and cost trends.

Description du poste

Key People in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor. This on-site, full-time role focuses on guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and helping clients and design teams make informed scope, cost, and schedule decisions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in commercial construction with a strong track record in preconstruction, team development, and budgeting