Preconstruction Manager – Structural Building

Preconstruction Manager – Structural Building

On-site in Dallas, TX

Our client is a well-established construction firm looking for a seasoned preconstruction professional to guide the early planning and development of sophisticated structural projects before they transition into active construction. This is a high-impact opportunity for a construction professional who can bring estimating, planning, scheduling, commercial strategy, and field knowledge together to create stronger project outcomes. The Preconstruction Manager will have meaningful influence over pursuits from early evaluation through turnover, while partnering closely with estimating, operations, clients, and project stakeholders.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• High visibility role with direct influence over major structural construction pursuits and project planning.
• Opportunity to shape projects from early estimating and bid strategy through final preconstruction handoff.
• Collaborative environment connecting preconstruction expertise with real-world operations and field execution.
• Strong opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth.

Focus:

• Own preconstruction planning from early opportunity review through construction-ready handoff, aligning cost, scope, schedule, and commercial expectations.
• Build comprehensive structural construction estimates by validating quantities, labor assumptions, equipment needs, vendor input, and bid requirements.
• Lead bid strategy and proposal development, translating project documents and field considerations into competitive and well-supported submissions.
• Partner with operations teams to evaluate productivity, manpower, sequencing, constructability, and execution assumptions before project commitments are finalized.
• Create baseline project schedules and CPM-driven plans that connect estimating assumptions with realistic construction timelines.
• Review contracts, specifications, drawings, and scopes to identify gaps, commercial exposure, and requirements that could affect pricing or project delivery.
• Support client relationships throughout the pursuit process, clarify project needs, and help advance qualified opportunities toward successful contract execution.
• Support the growth and effectiveness of the preconstruction group by providing mentorship, overseeing assignments, sharing subject-matter expertise, and helping team members strengthen their capabilities.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 8 years of relevant construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
• Demonstrated Line and Grade experience within a construction environment.
• ACI Finisher Technician qualification is required.
• Strong command of preconstruction disciplines, including estimating, bidding, contracts, specifications, drawings, scopes of work, and construction scheduling.
• Ability to develop and evaluate construction schedules using the critical path method (CPM).
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities for working with cost, quantities, productivity assumptions, and other inputs that support construction decisions.
• Effective communication and leadership skills for presenting recommendations, resolving questions, and coordinating across clients, estimators, operations teams, and company leadership.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with construction platforms such as P6, Vista, or Timberline is beneficial.

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