Preconstruction Lead: Estimating & Strategy
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking a seasoned preconstruction estimator to lead cost analysis from concept through award. You will develop estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies while reviewing plans for constructability and risk.
You will coordinate with clients, design teams, and trade partners, manage bids, perform takeoffs in OST and Excel, and identify value engineering opportunities to drive project success.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction.
Responsibilities
- Develop estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies.
- Review plans and specifications for scope, constructability, and risk.
- Coordinate with clients, design teams, operations, and trade partners.
- Manage bid solicitation, subcontractor pricing, and proposal evaluation.
- Perform takeoffs, cost analysis, and estimate validation using OST and Excel.
- Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
- Manage multiple pursuits and deadlines.
- Present budgets, estimates, and recommendations.
- Support project handoff and business development efforts.
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Job description
Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking a seasoned preconstruction estimator to lead cost analysis from concept through award. You will develop estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies while reviewing plans for constructability and risk.
You will coordinate with clients, design teams, and trade partners, manage bids, perform takeoffs in OST and Excel, and identify value engineering opportunities to drive project success.
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