Director of Preconstruction

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health screenings

Paid family leave

Life Coach program

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Beck Group is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the estimating and bidding process for large, complex projects. This role will direct a team of preconstruction estimators and bid takers, coordinating with operations and leadership to pursue high-value work.

Strong leadership, communication, and industry knowledge are essential. Based in or near Dallas, with offices across major markets including Austin, the position involves guiding design and budget alignment, risk assessment,

Qualifications

• 15+ years in preconstruction or related field for commercial projects.
• Experience leading multiple projects and teams.
• Strong ability to develop estimates from concept to construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of estimates and bidding from start to finish.
• Coordinate with Operations Managers and Regional Leaders to strategize and win work.
• Manage client and design-team communications during preconstruction.
• Review subcontractor scopes, proposals, and cost estimates.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Estimating/pricing

Project leadership

Bid/tender processes

Team mentoring

Education

Construction Management / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Destini Estimator

Assemble

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Who we are

We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.

What you bring to the table

Beck is looking for a qualified Director of Preconstruction to join an extraordinary project team. As the Preconstruction Executive you will not only be responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a single project or multiple projects, but demonstrate unquestioned skills of reliability and leadership. You will primarily be responsible for leading the development of estimates and bidding process from start to finish to ensure accuracy and completeness of large projects, integrated projects, or projects of a very complex nature ranging in size from $200M+.

The position involves the following essential functions:

• Manage multiple multi-million dollar projects ranging from $50MM-$300MM and teams of preconstruction estimators and bid takers.
• Coordinate with Operations Managers and Regional Leaders to provide strategy to win, fee enhancements and staff cost studies to pursue work.
• Provide estimates and other owner deliverables based on design information required in order to complete preliminary estimates from conceptual documents through construction documents
• Coordinate with architecture/engineer teams to understand project scope and provide guidance to keep design and budget in alignment
• Responsible for communication and managing expectations with Owners, Project teams and Designers during preconstruction
• Review and coordinate trade subcontractor scopes of work, obtain subcontractor proposals, and scope out
• Develop General Conditions and Construction Requirements cost estimates
• Coordinate with Operations personnel for logistics, schedule, and staffing
• Train and mentor Preconstruction team and bid takers assigned to projects
• Actively involved with the Business Development group to pursue new work and client relationships and nurture existing ones
• Actively engage and participate in the local community through professional organizations and service on an outside committee or board

Who we think will be a great fit

A person with the willingness and passion to lead and develop their team while also having the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with all team members, architects, and clients. You also possess excellent time management skills, uncompromising authenticity and integrity, a passion to get things done, and confidence to present and win project pursuits. An ideal candidate will have an interest in the integrated project delivery method and innovation of process improvement and technology.

You also meet the following requirements:

• 15+ years minimum of Preconstruction or related field experience with commercial general contractor and/or major subcontractor
• College graduate with relevant degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent required
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and scope of Divisions 01-33 on a wide variety of commercial construction projects
• Successfully led multiple projects simultaneously
• Hard bid and negotiated project experience with a proven track record of successful wins
• Knowledge of the local market construction practices, means and methods, and buy out strategies
• Experience preparing self-perform concrete frame and other fee enhancement trade estimates is preferred
• Ability to develop conceptual and programmatic estimates given little information
• Ability to maintain and update historical costs
• Ability to conduct preconstruction team meetings with various disciplines including Architects, Consultants, and Project Managers
• Ability to identify risk factors regarding contract, insurance, schedule, safety, etc.
• Design/Build experience is a plus
• Advanced working knowledge of digitaltakeoff, Assemble, and estimating software programs
• Experience with Destini Estimator, Revit, and/or SketchUp is a plus

Physical Demands:

Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50Ibs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.

Beck’s Benefits

• 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
• Free dedicated financial coach
• Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
• Paid family leave
• Health discounts on medical premiums
• Free comprehensive health screenings
• Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
• Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
• Free Life Coach
• Pet insurance discount
• Organized projects and events to support our communities

Join our team and build your future with Beck.

The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.