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Senior Preconstruction Manager in Plano

Date Posted: 23 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A national commercial general contractor with a strong DFW presence is looking for a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts on commercial and interiors projects. You'll be the go-to partner for owners, architects and operations teams from early budgets through buyout, and you'll help shape how projects get won and built.

What You'll Do

• Lead preconstruction on commercial and interiors projects from conceptual design through GMP and buyout

• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates and value engineering options

• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps, risks and constructability issues

• Build and manage bid packages, solicit subcontractor pricing and level proposals

• Partner with business development on pursuits, proposals and client presentations

• Mentor estimators and preconstruction staff and hand off clean budgets to project teams

What You Bring

• 8+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience with a commercial general contractor

• Track record leading budgets and GMPs on commercial, office or interiors projects

• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction costs and market conditions

 Comfortable presenting to owners and design teams

 Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software

• A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits

 Leadership role on a respected preconstruction team

• Steady pipeline of commercial and interiors work across DFW

 Long-term career growth

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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