Senior Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Projects

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High bonus

Market-leading benefits

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for a major Houston-based commercial contractor. This role leads the preconstruction and estimating department, guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and aligning with clients and design teams to control scope, cost, and schedule.

Candidates bring 10+ years of commercial building experience, with proven ability to develop estimators, manage multiple projects, and explain cost drivers to clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial building construction experience.
• Experience leading preconstruction or estimating teams across multiple projects.
• Experience taking projects from conceptual budgeting through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Familiarity with Houston market and local trade partners.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team across multiple 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.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to evaluate options and cost drivers.
• Coordinate with Operations and Procurement on constructability and pricing.
• Support client presentations and keep estimating practices current with market pricing.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Estimating leadership

Staff development

Client coordination

Budgeting knowledge

GMP pricing

Education

Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for a major Houston-based commercial contractor. This role leads the preconstruction and estimating department, guiding complex estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum bids and aligning with clients and design teams to control scope, cost, and schedule.

Candidates bring 10+ years of commercial building experience, with proven ability to develop estimators, manage multiple projects, and explain cost drivers to clients.