Preconstruction Manager, Structural Building — High Impact

Blue Signal Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

High visibility role

Leadership development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to guide early planning and development of sophisticated structural projects. The role integrates estimating, planning, scheduling, and commercial strategy with field knowledge to influence pursuits from evaluation through turnover.

You will lead bid strategy, develop comprehensive estimates, and collaborate with clients, estimators, and operations to ensure accurate pricing and executable plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in construction or equivalent.
• ACI Finisher Technician qualification is required.
• Strong command of preconstruction disciplines including estimating, bidding, contracts, specs, drawings, SOW, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Own preconstruction planning from opportunity review through handoff.
• Develop comprehensive structural estimates with inputs from various stakeholders.
• Lead bid strategy and proposal development.
• Collaborate with operations to evaluate productivity, sequencing, constructability, and execution assumptions.
• Create baseline CPM-driven schedules linking estimates to timelines.
• Review contracts, drawings, and scopes for pricing impact.
• Support client relationships and qualification of opportunities.
• Mentor and develop the preconstruction team.

Skills

Estimating

Bidding

Contracts

Specifications

Drawings

SOW (Scopes of Work)

Construction scheduling

CPM scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACI Finisher Technician qualification

Tools

P6

Vista

Timberline

Job description

Blue Signal Search seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to guide early planning and development of sophisticated structural projects. The role integrates estimating, planning, scheduling, and commercial strategy with field knowledge to influence pursuits from evaluation through turnover.

You will lead bid strategy, develop comprehensive estimates, and collaborate with clients, estimators, and operations to ensure accurate pricing and executable plans.