Senior Preconstruction Manager
Pavilion Construction Group | Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
About Pavilion Construction Group
Pavilion Construction Group is a general contractor specializing in multifamily and commercial construction. We are committed to building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional projects, and creating an environment where our employees can grow and succeed.
Guided by our core values of Community, Pride, Integrity, and Purpose, we believe successful construction starts with strong teams, thoughtful planning, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Position Overview
Pavilion Construction Group is seeking an experienced Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead our estimating team and oversee the full preconstruction process for ground-up multifamily developments in the Dallas–Fort Worth market.
This senior leadership role is responsible for guiding projects from early design and conceptual budgeting through construction turnover. The Senior Preconstruction Manager serves as a key technical and client-facing resource, ensuring accurate estimates, coordinated construction documents, realistic schedules, proactive risk management, and successful project execution.
The ideal candidate brings extensive multifamily construction experience, strong estimating capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead both people and complex preconstruction efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Preconstruction Leadership & Client Relationships
• Lead the preconstruction process from initial project evaluation through construction turnover.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, developers, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Lead client and design coordination meetings, establish project milestones, and communicate budgets, risks, and recommendations.
• Support business development initiatives through client presentations, technical expertise, and relationship management.
Estimating & Cost Management
• Lead, manage, and mentor the estimating team while establishing priorities and maintaining accountability.
• Independently prepare and review detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction estimates.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, material pricing, scope coverage, and project assumptions.
• Develop accurate budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Monitor market conditions, material costs, labor availability, and other factors affecting project budgets.
Design Coordination & Project Planning
• Review architectural and engineering documents for completeness, coordination, constructability, and potential conflicts.
• Collaborate with design teams to identify and resolve scope gaps, design discrepancies, and construction challenges.
• Evaluate preliminary construction schedules, procurement requirements, project logistics, and sequencing.
• Maintain awareness of applicable building codes, zoning, accessibility, fire/life safety, and permitting requirements.
• Identify project risks early and develop practical recommendations to minimize cost and schedule impacts.
Team Leadership & Operational Collaboration
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to estimating personnel.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, superintendents, and operations leadership to support successful project execution.
• Ensure a thorough and organized transition from preconstruction to construction operations.
• Establish and improve estimating procedures, documentation standards, reporting, and internal workflows.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive commercial construction experience, including significant ground-up multifamily construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience in preconstruction, estimating, construction operations, or project management.
• Proven ability to independently prepare, evaluate, and manage detailed construction estimates and budgets.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering drawings, construction methods, building systems, and project specifications.
• Experience with wood-frame, podium, and other common multifamily construction systems.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, procurement, project sequencing, building codes, permitting, and accessibility requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant construction estimating, scheduling, and document management software.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 15 or more years of progressive construction industry experience.
• Senior-level experience leading preconstruction, estimating, or construction operations teams.
• Experience with a general contractor generating more than $100 million in annual revenue.
• Experience with both market-rate and affordable multifamily developments.
• Familiarity with HUD, LIHTC, TDHCA, and Texas multifamily construction requirements.
• Established professional relationships within the Texas multifamily construction market.
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable construction management applications.
• Demonstrated success leading value-engineering initiatives and delivering projects within established budgets.
Work Environment & Travel
This position is based in the Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas area and requires regular collaboration with project teams, clients, consultants, and regional leadership.
The role includes participation in local project site visits, client meetings, and preconstruction activities. Additional work-related travel may be required based on project and business needs.
Benefits & Perks
At Pavilion Construction Group, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.
What We Offer:
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions of up to 4%
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-observed paid holidays
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where your contributions make a difference
Benefit eligibility and coverage are subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.
Our Core Values
Community: We believe in teamwork, collaboration, and building meaningful relationships.
Pride: We take ownership of our work and strive for excellence in everything we do.
Integrity: We conduct business with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Purpose: We approach every project with intention and a commitment to delivering lasting value.
Build Your Future With Pavilion
If you're an experienced construction professional who enjoys leading teams, building client relationships, and turning complex development plans into successful projects, we encourage you to apply.
Join Pavilion Construction Group and help us continue BUILDING YOUR VISION.
Pavilion Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.