Senior Preconstruction Lead — Estimating

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Preconstruction Director for our Texas Building Division in Dallas, TX. The role leads the estimating team, reviews project plans, and guides bid strategy from conceptual through CD.

Strong leadership, communication skills, and a track record with large-scale projects are essential. You will coordinate with management, operations, and staff to develop comprehensive estimates, determine costs, and prepare bid packages for

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of estimating or construction management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction means, methods, costs and engineering principles.
• Estimating experience on large Commercial, Residential, Healthcare or Transportation projects.
• Ability to lead estimating teams for hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate a team of estimators to develop large multidisciplinary estimates.
• Determine labor and equipment costs and review quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare bid packages and compare/subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes with the Project Management Team and lead responses to RFPs.
• Assist with post-bid buyouts and ensure alignment with project schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Estimating knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Preconstruction Director for our Texas Building Division in Dallas, TX. The role leads the estimating team, reviews project plans, and guides bid strategy from conceptual through CD.

Strong leadership, communication skills, and a track record with large-scale projects are essential. You will coordinate with management, operations, and staff to develop comprehensive estimates, determine costs, and prepare bid packages for