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$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Title - Director of Estimating and Preconstruction Location - 5752 Grandscape Blvd, Suite 200 The Colony Texas 75056 Duration – Permanent Role As the Director of Preconstruction & Estimating, you will lead the development, implementation, and execution of CLIENT’s nationwide preconstruction and estimating strategy. You will be responsible for building and leading a centralized team to support our eight office locations across the country. This role is both strategic and client-facing—you’ll oversee internal estimating and planning processes while engaging directly with clients, design teams, and key project stakeholders to guide early-phase decisions and ensure alignment with budgets, schedules, and expectations. You will manage preconstruction planning, bid scheduling, and estimating standards for all project types including retail, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. This is a safety sensitive position. WHAT YOU WILL DO Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a centralized preconstruction and estimating department that supports all eight CLIENT offices nationwide Develop staffing plans, recruit and mentor team members, and establish a scalable structure for department growth Define and implement standardized processes, workflows, and tools for consistency and efficiency across all projects Preconstruction Management Oversee the full preconstruction process—from conceptual budgeting through final GMP/hard bid estimates Lead project preplanning, including feasibility reviews, constructability analysis, and design coordination Direct and manage bid schedules, ensuring coverage and timely delivery across multiple concurrent projects Collaborate closely with internal departments (Operations, Business Development, etc.) to align strategies and resources Client Engagement & Strategy Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the preconstruction phase Guide owners, architects, and consultants through early design and cost decisions, providing expert input and solutions Present budgets, schedules, and value engineering options in client meetings and interviews Help secure work through professional and strategic relationship building Supervise the preparation of conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates Oversee quantity takeoffs, scope development, and pricing accuracy across all trade disciplines Maintain and grow a company-wide historical cost database, regional pricing data, and lessons learned repository Track industry trends, escalation forecasts, and labor market conditions to inform accurate estimating Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners across all regions Leverage industry contacts to gather competitive pricing, availability, and insight on market conditions WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field—or equivalent experience Minimum of 8+ years in preconstruction and estimating, with leadership experience required Demonstrated experience building or leading a preconstruction team, ideally in a multi-office or national setting Strong client-facing skills, with experience presenting to owners, developers, and design teams Proven ability to manage complex schedules, workflows, and multiple concurrent projects Expertise with industry-standard tools such as On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, and estimating software platforms Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills Knowledge across multiple commercial sectors including retail, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use Seniority level

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