Dallas Preconstruction Lead - Estimating & Proposals

Baker Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc in Dallas, TX is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee cost estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities across multiple projects. You will collaborate with estimators, operations, and business development to develop winning proposals and ensure contract alignment.

The role requires a strong background in cost control, bid strategy, and leadership of diverse teams, with a focus on delivering accurate estimates and robust proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Line and Grade experience
• ACI Finisher Technician
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft software programs such as Word and Excel
• Vista, Timberline, and P6 preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains relationships with existing clients and monitors level of customer satisfaction
• Continues prospecting activities with existing clients
• Develops and submits customized proposals to address targeted opportunities
• Maintains communications with corporate
• Assists with negotiating business agreements into closed sales
• Ensures consistency between proposals and final contractual agreements
• Delivers, defines, and discusses the project and contracted agreements with operations and administration
• Collaborates with the estimators to ensure a complete estimate, including: assembling quantities in pricing format; creating baseline job duration; determining equipment needs; applying best value vendors/subs; identifying bid recipients; preparing bid forms and letters; ensuring standard conditions; reviews with Operations for productivity; packages and sends proposal on time
• Communicates with clients during bid process to ensure appropriate positioning in the marketplace
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports to ensure maximum ROI
• Addresses complaints appropriately
• Provides guidance, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize department performance (performance appraisals, career development, training)
• Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions
• Recommends timely compensation for direct reports
• Collaborates with HR to ensure compliance with employment laws and policies

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid management

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Vista

Timberline

P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc in Dallas, TX is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee cost estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities across multiple projects. You will collaborate with estimators, operations, and business development to develop winning proposals and ensure contract alignment.

The role requires a strong background in cost control, bid strategy, and leadership of diverse teams, with a focus on delivering accurate estimates and robust proposals.