Preconstruction Director

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Preconstruction Director for our Texas Building Division, in Dallas, TX. The Preconstruction Manager will report to the Vice President of Estimating and work with the Chief Estimators and Preconstruction Directors/Lead Estimators. The Preconstruction Manager will support and work with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Requirements

7-15 years of Estimating or Construction Management experience.
Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles
Estimating experience with large Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Transportation projects
Must be confident working with estimating teams of varying sizes, and be capable of estimating hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects
Individual must be self-motivated, possess strong communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in his/her ability to develop and manage their assigned portion of the estimate
Advanced computers skills with MS Office, Primavera P6
Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
Effective presentation skills
Excellent written and oral communicator.

Responsibilities

Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
Determine labor and equipment costs.
Review accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
Understand project logistics and project schedule.
Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
Assist with certain post-bid buyouts.
Be able to lead responses to RFP’s
Performs other related duties as required and assigned