Dallas, Texas
Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Professional in Dallas, Texas
Website Blackwood partners llc
We have a long-standing client, a Dallas, Texas-based Contractor with a diverse portfolio spanning the Texas and National markets for almost 20 years. They are seeking a ‘doer-leader’ Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Professional who will grow their own team while concurrently advancing as a leader in the organization.
**NOTE: This company and role offers impressive opportunities in:
- Leadership Advancement
- Growing and cultivating an unparalleled Team of estimating & preconstruction professionals
- Driving initiative and direct organizational impact with other leaders
- Cultivating long-term negotiated client relationships
- Financial / Compensatory Upside
Position Details: Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Professional in DFW, TX
- Open to multiple market experience
About this Company:
- Excels in several markets and expanding footprint, including:
- Commercial / Commercial Office
- Healthcare / MOBs, including multi-story and more
- Restaurant/Retail
- **This company is open to expanded market positions including additional market expertise that the right person in this role brings to the table**
- Understands that scalable growth is directly related to the quality of their employees.
- Is a General Contractor & Construction Management Firm
- Possesses the strengths of a large organization, yet remains accessible, agile, and delivers exceptional service.
- Seeks an impactful “doer-leader” and right candidate for advancement into leadership.
Essential Functions of a Preconstruction Manager:
- Oversee project estimate preparation, ensuring completeness and accuracy of subcontractor bids.
- Manage multiple bid projects, providing superintendent oversight for timely and quality completion.
- Act as a precon manager, liaising between Owner, Architect, Consultants, and Construction team for compliance with GMAX, Cost Plus, or Stipulated Sum bid proposals.
- Collaborate with assistant project managers, project coordinators, and project engineers to ensure bidding and project files’ accuracy.
- Lead the team to achieve successful and profitable project awards.
- Establish and maintain excellent client relationships and effective working relationships with project stakeholders.
- Review plans and architectural drawings, preparing quantity take-offs for assigned projects.
- For negotiated work, conduct a comprehensive review of plans, identify omissions, and ensure accurate accounting in the estimate package.
- Solicit subcontractor bids, obtaining 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group, and analyze bids for conformance.
- Follow approved estimating practices consistent with company guidelines.
- Maintain knowledge of trends and changes in construction codes to ensure complete bids.
- Utilize software programs for estimating and track estimates, attending client meetings as requested.
- Provide additional services as directed, including change order pricing and site visits.
- Review data to determine material and labor requirements, computing cost factors and preparing estimates.
- Conduct special studies for standard hour and cost data and cost reductions.
- Consult with clients, vendors, and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates.
- Interface with internal teams for support and commitment to cost estimates.
- Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database, ensuring historical data utilization.
- Analyze completed projects for cost comparisons, providing improvement recommendations to reduce discrepancies.
