Senior Preconstruction Lead - Estimating & Value Engineering
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction from concept through award, driving cost analysis, constructability reviews, and strategic direction for projects in Dallas, TX.
Responsible for developing estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies; reviewing plans for constructability and risk; coordinating with clients, design teams, operations, and trade partners; and managing bid solicitation and evaluation using OST and Excel.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction.
- 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.
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Job description
Actalent seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction from concept through award, driving cost analysis, constructability reviews, and strategic direction for projects in Dallas, TX.
Responsible for developing estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies; reviewing plans for constructability and risk; coordinating with clients, design teams, operations, and trade partners; and managing bid solicitation and evaluation using OST and Excel.
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