Director of Preconstruction & Estimating — MEP

Lochridge-Priest, Inc.; Waco (TX); In loco; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Lochridge-Priest, Inc. seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead estimating and preconstruction for commercial and industrial MEP projects. You will guide bid strategy, constructability reviews, budgets, and early project planning to secure profitable delivery.

Collaborate with operations, project leadership, field teams, clients, design professionals, and trade partners to ensure smooth transitions from pursuit to execution.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years in estimating or preconstruction management for commercial/industrial MEP.
• Experience leading estimating teams and managing complex bids and budgets.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience with value engineering and cost analysis; skilled negotiations.
• Proficiency with estimating software and construction tech (Bluebeam, Trimble, EST-MEP, Procore).

Mansioni

• Lead and coach the estimation and preconstruction team with clear priorities and accountability.
• Oversee preconstruction for commercial/industrial MEP projects from pursuit to handoff.
• Prepare and review conceptual estimates, takeoffs, budgets, bid packages, and proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and constructability concerns from drawings and specs.
• Evaluate labor productivity, manpower needs, and project schedules with operations.
• Lead bid reviews, bid strategy, and pricing recommendations with leadership.
• Build relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, and subs.
• Coordinate value engineering and cost-saving measures while preserving quality.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure timely handoff of estimates, clarifications, and budgets to operations.
• Promote safety and quality during preconstruction planning and site logistics.
• Monitor estimating performance and capture lessons learned for improvement.
• Assist leadership with workload planning and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Estimating & Preconstruction

Bid strategy

Reading drawings

Value engineering

Estimation software

Negotiation

Team development

Safety & quality

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Strumenti

Bluebeam

Trimble

EST-MEP

Procore

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Lochridge-Priest, Inc. seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead estimating and preconstruction for commercial and industrial MEP projects. You will guide bid strategy, constructability reviews, budgets, and early project planning to secure profitable delivery.

Collaborate with operations, project leadership, field teams, clients, design professionals, and trade partners to ensure smooth transitions from pursuit to execution.