Preconstruction Director
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator
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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 role supports and works with management, operations, and estimating staff in reviewing project plans, requirements, and specifications.
As a fourth‑generation, family‑owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who value a small‑company feel backed by a large company. Walsh is a successful fast‑growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice for its employees and the builder of choice for its customers.
Benefits- Challenging, complex work
- Creative and innovative problem‑solving environment
- Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
- Opportunities for growth, training, and development
- Flexibility in career path and progression
- Opportunities to work and live all over the United States
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
- Coordinate a team of estimators to develop large multidisciplinary estimates.
- Determine labor and equipment costs.
- Review accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
- Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
- Understand project logistics and schedule.
- Prepare bid packages and compare/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.
- Lead responses to RFPs.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
- 7–15 years of estimating or construction management experience.
- Extensive knowledge of construction methods, costs, and engineering principles.
- Estimating experience with large commercial, residential, healthcare, and transportation projects.
- Comfortable leading estimating teams of varying sizes and estimating hard bid, negotiated, and conceptual projects.
- Self‑motivated, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced computer skills with MS Office and Primavera P6.
- Well organized, flexible, detail‑oriented and able to multi‑task.
- Prioritizes workload and meets deadlines while handling changing tasks and demands.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communicator.
Division: Building
Job Category: Estimating
Job Type: Full‑time
The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312‑563‑5905 or
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
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