A growing and entrepreneurial commercial real estate development and construction organization is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to help build and lead its preconstruction function across Texas. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong estimating and front-end construction coordination skills with a practical, field-minded approach to problem-solving.

This is more than a traditional estimating role — it is a long-term leadership opportunity for someone who wants to help shape processes, mentor future estimators, and eventually lead an entire preconstruction department. The right candidate will be collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.

The organization values initiative, accountability, teamwork, and long-term relationship building. Their culture emphasizes responsiveness, entrepreneurial thinking, and a hands-on approach to getting projects across the finish line.

Key Accountabilities

Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final GMP development
Review and validate quantity takeoffs, identifying scope gaps, MEP conflicts, constructability concerns, and plan discrepancies
Manage and coordinate RFIs during the bidding and design development process
Partner closely with development, design, and operations teams to ensure seamless plan coordination
Communicate directly with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors throughout the preconstruction lifecycle
Evaluate subcontractor scopes, pricing, feasibility, and constructability solutions
Prepare conceptual estimates, hard bids, value engineering exercises, and budget updates
Manage multiple estimates and project pursuits simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
Translate technical construction details between field teams and office stakeholders
Support the long-term growth of the preconstruction department, including future leadership and team development responsibilities
Help establish scalable preconstruction systems, standards, and best practices

Minimum Requirements

3–5 years of preconstruction, estimating, or related commercial construction experience
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Experience with commercial construction estimating and bid coordination
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and building systems
Ability to write and manage RFIs during preconstruction phases
Experience coordinating with subcontractors, consultants, architects, and internal project teams
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple active pursuits
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Familiarity with the Houston, Austin, and/or DFW construction markets
Proficiency with construction software and estimating tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, Procore, or similar platforms

Preferred Requirements

Experience working closely with both field operations and development teams
Understanding of practical construction execution and subcontractor coordination
Exposure to conceptual estimating and value engineering processes
Existing subcontractor and consultant relationships within Texas markets
Leadership potential with interest in building and managing future estimating teams
Entrepreneurial mindset with flexibility and openness to evolving processes and systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

Builder-minded and solutions-oriented
Comfortable operating in both office and field environments
Collaborative communicator who can “speak the language” of both executives and superintendents
Adaptable, growth-oriented, and not rigid in approach
Motivated by long-term career growth and leadership opportunity
Strong sense of ownership and accountability

This opportunity offers strong long-term growth potential with the ability to help shape a growing preconstruction platform within a highly respected Texas-based organization.