Senior Preconstruction Estimator

Job Code: 2026-TEXAS-004

Location:

Dallas, TX

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

The Senior Preconstruction Estimator is a leader within the Preconstruction Team, primarily working to complete accurate estimates for each phase of the project’s design, including quantity take‑off and pricing, alternate analysis, and cost management suggestions. He/she is also responsible for monitoring the project’s desired program, scope, and quality to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with regard to schedule and budget.

• Lead preconstruction services and estimate preparation for assigned projects, ensuring estimate completeness, accuracy, and control of the project budget.
• Prepare Preconstruction / Estimate Action List: establish responsibilities, assign tasks to team members, coordinate and supervise work, and establish schedule.
• Develop overall bid packaging and bid alternates strategy for projects.
• Coordinate issuance of early release packages to support project schedule.
• Communicate drawing completion level expectations to the design team for various milestones.
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and constructability.
• Assist the Owner with OFE/FF&E and coordinate with the Owner’s consultants (surveying, geotech, testing, low voltage).
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists; identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships.
• Issue bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors, ensuring adequate bid coverage for each trade package, follow‑up, and establish participation.
• Prepare bid packages and/or bid forms to clarify project scope requirements and coordinate work amongst trades.

• Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred).
• Minimum of eight years preconstruction/estimating experience preferred.
• Field experience—minimum of one year (more experience is preferred).
• Supervisory experience with preconstruction personnel.
• Excellent communication skills.

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh‑Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high‑performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking.

Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.