Preconstruction Manager

Job Title:
Preconstruction Manager

Location:
Houston, TX

Industry:
Commercial Construction

Position Overview

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading all preconstruction efforts for commercial construction projects in the Houston market. This role oversees estimating, budgeting, scheduling support, and constructability analysis from early concept through final GMP/contract execution. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams to set projects up for successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full preconstruction process for commercial construction projects
• Develop accurate conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates
• Prepare and manage detailed budgets, cost models, and value engineering options
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid solicitation, and bid leveling
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents for completeness and risk
• Provide constructability reviews and identify cost, schedule, and logistics impacts
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership during handoff
• Support proposal development, presentations, and owner interviews as needed
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost data, and takeoff standards
• Track market conditions, material pricing trends, and subcontractor capacity in Houston
• Ensure preconstruction schedules align with project milestones and delivery methods

Project Types

• Commercial and light industrial
• Office, healthcare, retail, education, and mixed-use
• Ground-up and major renovation projects

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction
• Proven experience leading preconstruction on projects $10M+
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequencing
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Excel)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Experience working in the Houston commercial construction market preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career growth with a stable commercial contractor