Preconstruction Manager - Water Division

Walsh Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group seeks a Preconstruction Manager for its Water Division in Dallas, TX. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams during the preconstruction phase, help pursue new work, and influence project direction and financial outcomes.

The role requires coordinating estimators, project managers, and proposals to deliver competitive, profitable bids while building strong relationships with subcontractors and owners. Travel to bidding regions is expected.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in construction or estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exposure to preconstruction phase of a project.
• Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software.
• Willingness to travel for projects in different regions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teams to secure collaborative delivery projects and guide preconstruction.
• Review bid documents, assess risks, and advise on bid alternatives.
• Edit and proof proposals to produce competitive, profitable bids.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare bid packages and lead responses to RFPs.
• Coordinate schedule, general conditions, and final bid preparation.
• Conduct turnover/debriefings and capture lessons learned.
• Compile documents for bid submission (bond, signatures, forms).
• Support client pitches and industry associations to grow work.

Skills

Estimating experience

Scheduling experience

Communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMiC

Primavera

HCSS

Timberline estimating

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager for our Water Division in Dallas, TX.

The Preconstruction Manager organizes and provides guidance to teams comprised of various multidisciplinary personnel throughout the preconstruction phase of Collaborative Delivery Projects. They may take an active role in securing new business. Assists project personnel with the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates teams of estimators, project management, and proposal staff to secure collaborative delivery projects, facilitates the preconstruction process through a successful GMP negotiation and procurement of the project. Participates in pursuit strategy development and implementation of strategic vision.
• Reviews and understands all bid documents including project logistics and schedule to assess project risks and advise project management on bid alternatives and techniques. Identifies and exploits key parts of the bid.
• Proofreads and edits team proposals for projects to ensure that the company is submitting strategic, competitive, high-quality proposals. Prepares accurate and well-crafted proposals that result in competitive awarded contracts that are profitable and maintain quality standards.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors, engineers, and owners ensuring that the company is positioned as the Builder of Choice.
• Prepares bid packages involving comparison and analysis of competitive subcontractor and supplier bids. Involves advanced understanding of historical project information including selfperformed work. Leads responses to RFPs to ensuring the company is positioned as a bidder of choice for future work.
• Coordinates with project sponsorship on schedule, general condition, and final bid/proposal preparation.
• Conducts or coordinates turnover/debriefing meeting upon project award with all team members to evaluate positive aspects of the project, as well as lessons learned.
• Verifies, coordinates, and underwrites, with sponsorship, the organization and assembly of all required documents for bid submission (i.e., bond, required signatures, required compliance form, etc.)
• Participates in presentation preparation and coaching of the client pitch team (BGL, Program Manager, Project Manager, and Superintendents) to respond to client RFPs, new developments, or project opportunities.
• Participates in industry events & associations as well as civic and community organizations to establish network and build alliances. Assists in monitoring customer satisfaction with company services and personnel.
• May perform APM duties on local Collaborative Delivery Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-8 years of experience or 5 years’ experience with college degree
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Exposure to Preconstruction stage of a project
• Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software
• Identifies key issues and relationships
• Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate manner
• Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers
• Effectively communicates and listens
• Understands the competition. Has contacts in the market that will help provide advantages to our projects.
• Engages and coordinates
• Sponsorship on the procurement. Understands Costs and Market Conditions. Understands risks and rewards.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize, develop and maintain schedules
• Proficient in some of the following: Word, Excel, CMiC, Primavera, HCSS and/or Timberline estimating program, WGIP, Project and Cost Management Systems
• Organizes and uses meeting time effectively
• Required to travel for projects that are bidding in different regions and any travel required for preconstruction meetings

Division: Water

Job Category: Estimating

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran