Senior Preconstruction Manager, Commercial Construction (On-Site)

Management Performance Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement benefits

Health Savings Account

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Discretionary compensation programs

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Houston, TX to lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects. The role requires guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids while partnering with owners, architects, and trade partners.

The position offers a base salary range of $140,000–$205,000 plus a strong bonus, top benefits, and extensive perks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience with GC responsibility in pre-construction or estimating.
• Experience managing and developing estimators or preconstruction professionals, including assigning work across multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing, with ability to review drawings and explain cost/risk to clients.
• Track record on large, complex commercial building projects; familiarity with Houston 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. Allocate staff based on workload, deadlines, and project complexity.
• Set clear expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach team members and help hire/develop estimating talent.
• Lead or review conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex commercial building projects.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options, identify scope gaps, and explain cost drivers.
• Work with Operations and Procurement on constructability, trade pricing, procurement schedules, and a smooth handoff to the construction team.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations, keeping estimating practices current with market pricing and cost trends.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Estimating leadership

Budgeting & GMP pricing

Client strategy

Education

Construction management/engineering/architecture degree or related field

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Houston, TX to lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple pursuits and active projects. The role requires guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids while partnering with owners, architects, and trade partners.

The position offers a base salary range of $140,000–$205,000 plus a strong bonus, top benefits, and extensive perks.