Director of Pre-Construction

Director of Pre-Construction (Structural Steel)

Location : Pilot Point, Texas

Salary Range : $115,000 – $130,000 / year + Bonus

Benefits : 401(k) with matching, PTO, Medical benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, highly skilled Director of Pre-Construction to lead the estimating and bidding efforts for a specialized structural steel fabrication and erection firm based in North Texas. In this role, you will supervise a small team (3–4 direct reports) and serve as the go-to leader for all preconstruction activities. Estimating is the top priority — we expect this person to bring deep expertise in structural steel takeoffs, margin control, bid sourcing, and managing the bidding process from start to finish.

This is a high-impact role where you will work with autonomy, set standards for urgency and accountability, and help scale the preconstruction function to drive profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a preconstruction team (3–4 staff), providing coaching, performance feedback, and training

Oversee all structural steel estimating and takeoff processes; ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and competitiveness

Develop, maintain, and enforce margin targets and cost control strategies

Identify and pursue bid opportunities in structural steel in our target markets

Manage the full bidding process : RFP review, scope clarification, subcontractor solicitation, bid compilation, value engineering, and proposal delivery

Analyze project plans, specifications, and drawings; develop cost models, material schedules, and quantity takeoffs

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, detailing, fabrication, field, and sales teams to validate assumptions and drive constructability

Drive continuous process improvements in estimating, workflows, tools, and departmental standards

Provide regular reporting on bid pipelines, win / loss results, margin variance, and forecasting

Serve as an escalation point for complex estimating challenges, risk mitigation, and proposal strategy

Ensure smooth hand-off of awarded jobs to project execution teams and support early-stage startup as needed

Exhibit a strong sense of urgency, self-motivation, and accountability — you will be expected to work independently and make decisions quickly

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years of direct experience in structural steel estimating (takeoffs, cost modeling, proposals)

Proven track record of managing and leading a small estimating / preconstruction group

Deep understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection, detailing, and shop / field coordination

Strong ability to control margins, assess risk, and handle bid-to-execution transition

Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort with calculating complex cost estimates

Demonstrated ability to source and manage subcontractor bids, vendor relationships, and supplier pricing

Experience operating independently, making high-impact decisions, and thriving in a dynamic environment

Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel especially), takeoff / estimating software, and ability to learn proprietary systems

Experience interpreting structural drawings, specifications, and design documents

A proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and respond quickly

Ideal Attributes

You bring a strong bias for action : you don’t wait for direction

You have confidence in your estimating judgement, but also collaborate when needed

You are results-oriented, deadline-driven, and maintain composure under pressure

You are motivated by ownership, responsibility, and seeing your team and function grow

You are comfortable with ambiguity and can develop structure where things are not yet defined

What’s in It for You

Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, etc.)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Leadership role in a well-established structural steel fabrication business

A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions will be highly visible

Opportunity to lead / process improvements and have a measurable impact on profitability

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you send a resume to bmcivor@talentsphere.ca or confidentially call me at 469 498 2002 ext 748. I look forward to speaking with you.

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