Preconstruction Executive

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.