Director of Preconstruction & Estimating

McKinstry; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, +

Parental leave

Transgender inclusive benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Learning and advancement via McKinstry

Job summary

McKinstry in Dallas, TX is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the growing Prime MEP division. You will oversee quantitative estimating, drive technology initiatives, and ensure successful project setup and execution across multiple teams.

You’ll train and coach the preconstruction team, integrate them into the Electrical Business Units, and coordinate with Business Unit Managers, Project Executives and Project Managers to ensure cohesive operations.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Pre-Construction leader and estimating manager.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent electrical construction experience required.
• Experience in financial/performance contracting required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and estimates required.
• Knowledge of building infrastructure mechanical and electrical systems required.
• Ten (10) years of experience with an electrical construction contractor.
• Knowledge of cost and estimating methods and platforms required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quantitative estimates using McKinstry estimating platforms.
• Manages conceptual and quantitative estimating processes.
• Drives technology initiatives into processes for the group.
• Manages standard operating procedures and Project Life Cycle requirements for both cost and operationally focused preconstruction tasks.
• Coordinates with Business Unit Managers, Project Executives and Project Managers to ensure successful set up and execution of projects.
• Manages the internal pre-construction processes.
• Train team members on cost and estimating methods and platforms.
• Coach and develop pre-construction team members.
• Selects, develops, and manages employees.
• Responsible for integrating the preconstruction team cohesively into the culture of each Electrical Business Units.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Estimating management

MS Office knowledge

SharePoint

Reading plans & specs

Electrical construction experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent

Tools

McKinstry estimating platforms

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

McKinstry in Dallas, TX is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the growing Prime MEP division. You will oversee quantitative estimating, drive technology initiatives, and ensure successful project setup and execution across multiple teams.

You’ll train and coach the preconstruction team, integrate them into the Electrical Business Units, and coordinate with Business Unit Managers, Project Executives and Project Managers to ensure cohesive operations.