Preconstruction Manager

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym open 24/7 to staff

PTO - 15 days - increases after 5 yrs

8 Major Holidays

Office closed Dec 24 - Jan 2

Birthday Day Off

Great medical, dental and vision

401k match

Life Insurance $25k

Short/Long term disability

Surface Pro

Company Truck & Gas Card

Cell phone reimbursement $100

Job summary

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Estimator to lead estimating and budgeting for commercial projects. You will review plans, develop estimates, pricing strategies, and coordinate with clients, design teams, operations, and trade partners to shape project strategy.

You will perform takeoffs and cost analyses, manage bid solicitations, and present budgets and recommendations while supporting handoff to operations and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction.
• Experience with BuildingConnected, OST, and Excel.
• Commercial construction experience (industrial, office, retail, or TI).
• Strong plan-reading, communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trade partner relationships.

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.

Skills

Estimating & preconstruction

BuildingConnected

OST

Excel

Plan-reading

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Trade partner relationships

Tools

BuildingConnected

OST

Excel

Job description

Leads estimating and preconstruction from concept through award, providing cost analysis, constructability reviews, and project strategy.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction.
• Experience with BuildingConnected, OST, and Excel.
• Commercial construction experience (industrial, office, retail, or TI).
• Strong plan-reading, communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trade partner relationships.

Preferred

• General contractor or design-build experience.
• Experience presenting to clients and leadership.
• Trade experience with progression into estimating or preconstruction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

A few Perks: Gym open 24/7 to staff PTO - 15 days - increases after 5 years of tenure 8 Major Holidays Office closed between December 24th to the day after New Years. We know that construction does not stop, so anyone that has to work during that time we credit back for the following years PTO Birthday Day Off Great medical, dental and vision benefits 401k match Company provided $25k of life Insurance Company paid short term and long term disability Surface Pro Company Truck, Gas Card $100 per month cell phone reimbursement

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.