Lead Preconstruction Estimator: Budgets, Bids & Strategy

MYCON General Contractors, Inc.; Fort Worth, Town of Texas (TX, WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to strengthen the preconstruction team. The role focuses on producing concept budgets, hard bids, and leading estimators across preconstruction efforts.

You will develop budgets from historical data and current market costs while guiding subcontractor selections, scope development, and bid buy‑out processes. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid certification.
• 7+ years of experience in pre-construction, estimating, or related field.
• Thorough experience with conceptual, design-build, and structure estimating.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and ability to advise on MEP design/LEED input.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full estimates and analysis with provided MYCON staffing levels and schedule.
• Independently coordinate the design team meeting.
• Manage and coordinate the Go – No Go bid effort and communicate to staff any action items.
• Conduct strategy meetings and coordinate the RFP effort.
• Mentor and train the estimating staff.
• Assign responsibilities for estimating team members on each project and set expectations for turnaround time and quality.
• Prepare conceptual budgets utilizing historical data and current market costs.
• Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
• Evaluate and level subcontractor bid proposals.
• Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project‑specific information.
• Conduct site walk‑throughs and site evaluations of existing conditions.
• Manage subcontractor relationships for specific bids and projects.
• Assist contractors to confirm scope by reviewing plans and specifications.
• Conduct interviews with subcontractors as part of project leveling and scoping.
• Contact manufacturers to confirm product specification clarity prior to advising the PM team for RFI.
• Manage project documents during leveling and procurement.
• Prepare post‑bid subcontractor scope packages for review and buy‑out by Operations.
• Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Participate in periodic reviews and tours projects as appropriate to collaborate with on‑site construction staff.
• Perform other position‑appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

Skills

Customer service

Take-offs

Construction procedures

Multi-tasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to strengthen the preconstruction team. The role focuses on producing concept budgets, hard bids, and leading estimators across preconstruction efforts.

You will develop budgets from historical data and current market costs while guiding subcontractor selections, scope development, and bid buy‑out processes. Strong communication and leadership are essential.