Senior Preconstruction Manager — Commercial Construction (Hybrid)

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston, TX-based commercial general contractor seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department. You will guide concept through GMP or lump-sum bid, staff the team, and partner with owners, architects, and engineers to evaluate design options and cost drivers.

You’ll set priorities across a portfolio of projects, manage staffing and performance, and ensure high-quality estimates with market pricing insight.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals.
• Experience pricing via GMP or lump-sum and reviewing drawings for cost.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects.
• Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach team and develop talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to evaluate design options and cost drivers.
• Work with Operations and Procurement on constructability and procurement schedules.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Staff management

Budgeting

Client-facing

Education

Construction management / related field

Job description

Houston, TX-based commercial general contractor seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department. You will guide concept through GMP or lump-sum bid, staff the team, and partner with owners, architects, and engineers to evaluate design options and cost drivers.

You’ll set priorities across a portfolio of projects, manage staffing and performance, and ensure high-quality estimates with market pricing insight.