Senior Preconstruction Lead: Estimating & Strategy

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym open 24/7 to staff

PTO - 15 days - increases after 5 yrs

8 Major Holidays

Office closed Dec 24 - Jan 2

Birthday Day Off

Great medical, dental and vision

401k match

Life Insurance $25k

Short/Long term disability

Surface Pro

Company Truck & Gas Card

Cell phone reimbursement $100

Job summary

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Estimator to lead estimating and budgeting for commercial projects. You will review plans, develop estimates, pricing strategies, and coordinate with clients, design teams, operations, and trade partners to shape project strategy.

You will perform takeoffs and cost analyses, manage bid solicitations, and present budgets and recommendations while supporting handoff to operations and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction.
• Experience with BuildingConnected, OST, and Excel.
• Commercial construction experience (industrial, office, retail, or TI).
• Strong plan-reading, communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trade partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies.
• Review plans and specifications for scope, constructability, and risk.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, operations, and trade partners.
• Manage bid solicitation, subcontractor pricing, and proposal evaluation.
• Perform takeoffs, cost analysis, and estimate validation using OST and Excel.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage multiple pursuits and deadlines.
• Present budgets, estimates, and recommendations.
• Support project handoff and business development efforts.

Skills

Estimating & preconstruction

BuildingConnected

OST

Excel

Plan-reading

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Trade partner relationships

Tools

BuildingConnected

OST

Excel

Job description

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Estimator to lead estimating and budgeting for commercial projects. You will review plans, develop estimates, pricing strategies, and coordinate with clients, design teams, operations, and trade partners to shape project strategy.

You will perform takeoffs and cost analyses, manage bid solicitations, and present budgets and recommendations while supporting handoff to operations and business development efforts.