Pre-Construction Manager

LP Construction Consultants has partnered with a well-established and rapidly growing ENR Top 100 rated general contractor, who is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join their Dallas office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects, including retail, office, multifamily, entertainment, hospitality, mixed-use, and other commercial construction ventures. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and strong opportunities for career growth.

This is an ideal position for an experienced preconstruction professional eager to join a top-rated, rapidly expanding contractor and take the next step toward more senior leadership within the organization. If you're looking to elevate your career with a prestigious company that values talent and provides ample room for growth, this opportunity is for you.

Review project plans and specifications, prepare quantity takeoffs and price all aspects of the project.

Manage, organize and or be a part of the overall bid and proposal process.

Reading, quantifying and analyzing construction documents in all trade disciplines.

Estimate overhead components.

Use various system unit pricing across multiple trade disciplines using current and historical market unit pricing.

Perform system trade off comparisons on a macro scale (structural systems, mechanical systems, foundations, etc).

Perform detailed quantity take-off and estimates for partial or complete plans.

Effectively communicate with subcontractors, vendors, & designers.

Use knowledge of construction scheduling and sequencing.

Provide and evaluate value engineering options without impacting project program and design intent.

Coordinate and manage multiple projects and work with different teams simultaneously.

Understand and use various regional market pricing and project types (retail, office, multi family, entertainment, hospitality, etc.).

Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data, current trends, and construction procedures and methods in order to keep current with estimating standards and databases.

Evaluate project requirements and needs for site logistics, phasing, scheduling, sequencing, etc.

Ability to develop a project approach specific to the project.

Coordinate with all other departments in evaluating project needs and deliverables.

Work in tandem with the architectural review team to identify design options, conflicts, and project efficiencies for the owner and provide end user value contribution.

Create and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors to identify market trends and costs.

Assist in research of industry regional cost indices.

Assist in project subcontractor buyout when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, related degree from accredited program or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 6 years experience producing conceptual and hard bid estimates.

Must have the ability to provide conceptual and detailed estimates on a variety of commercial projects.

Must have the ability to be self-motivated and effectively interact with team members.

Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Excel required.

Experience with On-Screen Takeoff Pro.

This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of complex assignments.

Must be highly organized and capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered with attention to detail and quality.

Benefits

Very Competitive Wage

Cell phone stipend

Medical, prescription, dental, critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident benefits Company provided life insurance

Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program

Profit Sharing

Wellness Program

Paid time off and paid holidays

Potential Bonus opportunity

100% 6 week maternity leave

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree