Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial GC

Hire Consulting Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

HSA/FSA options

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus programs

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Houston, TX seeks a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor. The role focuses on guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and advising clients on scope and costs.

You will manage a team, set quality expectations, and partner with owners, architects, and trade partners to optimize pricing and schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience with a general contractor
• Experience managing and developing estimators/preconstruction professionals
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing
• Familiarity with Houston market and local trade partners a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across pursuits and projects; assign staff based on workload and deadlines
• Set expectations for estimate quality and delivery; coach staff and develop talent
• Lead or review budgets, GMP proposals, and lump-sum bids for complex commercial projects
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to evaluate design options and costs
• Coordinate with Operations and Procurement on constructability, pricing, and handoffs to construction
• Support pursuits and client presentations; keep estimating practices current with market pricing

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction management

Staff coaching

GMP / lump-sum pricing

Education

Construction management degree

Job description

Hire Consulting Services in Houston, TX seeks a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction and estimating department for a major commercial contractor. The role focuses on guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and advising clients on scope and costs.

You will manage a team, set quality expectations, and partner with owners, architects, and trade partners to optimize pricing and schedules.