What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Manager position at The Brazos Group?
A rapidly growing commercial general contractor with a strong reputation across Texas is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join its Houston team. This firm has built a reputation for delivering complex projects with a high level of collaboration, transparency, and client service.
Known for its entrepreneurial culture and leadership accessibility, the company continues to expand its presence in the Houston market while maintaining the agility and responsiveness of a mid-sized builder.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- One of the fastest-growing commercial contractors in Houston
- Strong reputation in the Automotive sector
- Collaborative environment where preconstruction plays a major strategic role
- Leadership team with a hands-on approach and open-door culture
- Healthy backlog and strong pipeline of negotiated work
- Opportunity to have a visible impact on company growth and client relation
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
- 3 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