Senior Preconstruction Estimator & Budget Lead

MYCON; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MYCON in Dallas is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts, develop conceptual budgets, and produce hard bid estimates. You will coordinate design teams, manage bid strategies, and mentor the estimating staff.

This role requires a bachelor's in a related field, 7+ years in pre-construction or estimating, and proficiency with estimating software. You will work with operations to ensure accurate cost projections and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in pre-construction, estimating, or related field.
• Experience with conceptual, design-build, and structure estimating; LEED knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full estimates and analysis with provided MYCON staffing levels and schedule.
• Independently coordinates the design team meeting.
• Manage and coordinate the Go – No Go bid effort and communicate to staff any action items.
• Conduct strategy meetings and coordinate the RFP effort.
• Mentor and train the estimating staff.
• Assigns responsibilities for estimating team members on each project and sets expectations for turnaround time & quality.
• Prepare conceptual budgets utilizing historical data and current market costs.
• Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
• Evaluate and level subcontractor bid proposals.
• Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project-specific information.
• Conduct site walk-throughs and site evaluations of existing conditions.
• Manage subcontractor relationships for specific bids and projects.
• Assist contractors to confirm scope by reviewing plans and specifications.
• Conduct interviews with subcontractors as part of project leveling and scoping.
• Contact manufacturers to confirm product specification clarity prior to advising the PM team for RFI.
• Manage project documents during leveling and procurement.
• Prepare post-bid subcontractor scope packages for review and buy-out by Operations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Participates in periodic reviews and tours projects as appropriate to collaborate with on-site construction staff.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

Skills

OSHA 10

CPR/First Aid

Pre-construction experience

Estimating

Design-build estimating

Quantity take-offs

Estimating software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

MYCON in Dallas is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts, develop conceptual budgets, and produce hard bid estimates. You will coordinate design teams, manage bid strategies, and mentor the estimating staff.

This role requires a bachelor's in a related field, 7+ years in pre-construction or estimating, and proficiency with estimating software. You will work with operations to ensure accurate cost projections and competitive bids.