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Preconstruction Director

Walsh Group · Dallas, TX, USA ·

Pay:
100.000 - 125.000
Job type:
Full Time

OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a

Preconstruction Director

for our Texas Building Division, in Dallas, TX.

The Preconstruction Manager will report to the Vice President of Estimating and work with the Chief Estimators and Preconstruction Directors/Lead Estimators. The Preconstruction Manager will support and work with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications.

BENEFITS

Challenging, complex work

Creative and innovative problem‑solving environment

Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

Opportunities for growth, training, and development

Flexibility in career path & progression

Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review project plans, requirements and specifications.

Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.

Determine labor and equipment costs.

Review accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.

Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.

Understand project logistics and project schedule.

Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.

Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.

Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)

Assist with certain post‑bid buyouts.

Be able to lead responses to RFP’s

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

7–15 years of Estimating or Construction Management experience.

Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles.

Estimating experience with large Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Transportation projects.

Must be confident working with estimating teams of varying sizes, and be capable of estimating hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects.

Individual must be self‑motivated, possess strong communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in their ability to develop and manage their assigned portion of the estimate.

Advanced computer skills with MS Office, Primavera P6.

Well organized, flexible, detail‑oriented and have the ability to multi‑task.

Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands.

Effective presentation skills.

Excellent written and oral communicator.

Division: Building

Job Category: Estimating

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312‑563‑5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran.

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