Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Leader

The Contractor Consultants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Bi-weekly pay cycle

Tech package (phone/tablet)

Uniforms provided

Team-building events

Professional development

Job summary

3i is seeking an Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction from concept to handoff for commercial, government, and public-sector projects in Dallas. You will drive estimates, develop bid strategies, and build trusted subcontractor relationships to win profitable work.

The role requires at least 10 years of experience in construction estimating, mastery of CSI divisions, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and takeoff tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial construction estimating, preconstruction, or cost control experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple bid pursuits independently within tight schedules.
• Deep understanding of CSI divisions, drawings, specs, means and methods, and cost drivers.
• Working knowledge of CMAR, CSP, hard bid, and negotiated delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and preconstruction efforts from early conceptual pursuits through final bid submission and award.
• Prepare comprehensive quantity takeoffs, detailed cost estimates, and value engineering recommendations to maximize project value.
• Develop bid strategies, solicitation plans, and detailed scope packages to secure optimal subcontractor coverage.
• Evaluate scope gaps, constructability challenges, and commercial risks before finalizing bid submissions.
• Support public-sector supplier diversity programs including M/WBE, SBE, and HUB requirements.
• Lead smooth project handoffs to field operations, detailing major assumptions, risks, and procurement priorities.
• Analyze historical job performance data against original estimates to continuously sharpen future pricing accuracy.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid strategy development

Cost control

Subcontractor relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

3i is seeking an Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction from concept to handoff for commercial, government, and public-sector projects in Dallas. You will drive estimates, develop bid strategies, and build trusted subcontractor relationships to win profitable work.

The role requires at least 10 years of experience in construction estimating, mastery of CSI divisions, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and takeoff tools.