Preconstruction Executive

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States CMC Development & Construction Full time

At CMC Development & Construction, working together on Developing Tomorrow is our motto. Founded in 2016, CMC is a full-service General Contractor firm which provides services such as construction management, design-build, and project management and manages projects with industry-leading innovation. Ranked in the Top 25 General Contractors that are minority, CMC is responsible for over $50 million in construction in a variety of projects including commercial, civil, and development in Texas.

The Preconstruction Executive provides overall leadership, vision, and accountability for CMC Development & Construction's preconstruction services. This role oversees all estimating, procurement planning, design coordination, and early-phase project strategies to ensure that every project is properly scoped, budgeted, and planned before transitioning to operations. The Preconstruction Executive plays a key role in client engagement, risk management, and company growth by aligning preconstruction strategies with organizational goals and market opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead, develop, and mentor the Preconstruction and Procurement teams, ensuring alignment with company standards and long-term growth strategies.
  • Establish departmental goals, policies, and performance metrics to maintain consistency, accuracy, and accountability.
  • Partner with executive leadership on business development pursuits, go/no-go decisions, and market positioning.
  • Direct the preparation of budgets, conceptual estimates, and GMP proposals across multiple delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build).
  • Ensure constructability reviews, logistics planning, phasing, and schedule input are completed to the highest standards.
  • Guide value engineering efforts to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet client goals.
  • Provide executive oversight to the Procurement Manager on subcontractor selection, bid packaging, and buyout strategies.
  • Establish procurement policies that ensure competitive pricing, risk mitigation, and inclusion of diverse trade partners.
  • Oversee early procurement planning to ensure long-lead items and critical trades are secured before project kickoff.
  • Serve as a primary client-facing executive during preconstruction phases, building trust and ensuring alignment of expectations.
  • Collaborate with design consultants, owners, and internal operations teams to drive solutions during design development.
  • Represent CMC in interviews, presentations, and industry forums to enhance the firm's reputation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
  • Prior executive or senior leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in commercial construction.
  • Proven expertise in preconstruction planning, estimating software, and procurement processes.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and client-relations skills.
  • Experience with CMAR and Design-Build project delivery.
  • Proficiency with preconstruction platforms such as BuildingConnected.

Certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, or CCM are a plus.

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