Director of Pre-Construction​/Jr. Chief Estimator

Director of Pre-Construction / Jr. Chief Estimator

Posillico is a multi-disciplined construction company with business units spanning Wastewater, Environmental, Utilities, Drilling, Paving, Consulting, Developmental, and Materials. Our integrated solutions support complex structural and geotechnical projects across Texas. We emphasize a “people first, think safety” culture that drives a strong safety program and operational excellence.

The Director of Pre‑Construction / Jr. Chief Estimator leads the estimating and pre‑construction efforts for civil construction projects. This role develops strategic bid approaches, oversees estimate preparation, and ensures accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with company goals. You provide technical and administrative leadership to the estimating team, guiding processes, resources, and client interactions to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

• Direct and oversee all functions of the estimating and pre‑construction department, including budgeting, staffing, workload distribution, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Establish estimating standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all bids.
• Mentor and develop estimators and support staff to strengthen technical capabilities and team performance.
• Collaborate with corporate and project leadership to identify strategic project pursuits, evaluate bid opportunities, and establish competitive approaches.
• Lead the development of detailed cost estimates, schedules, and constructability evaluations for civil construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
• Review and approve final estimate packages before submission, ensuring thoroughness and adherence to company objectives.
• Participate in client presentations, interviews, and proposal reviews; support efforts to secure new work and strengthen customer relationships.
• Provide technical expertise and support during contract negotiations, change order discussions, and project award activities.
• Oversee the preparation of feasibility studies, value engineering options, materials and methods analyses, and cost‑saving recommendations.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, software tools, and estimating techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and industry standards throughout the pre‑construction process.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced management or technical training preferred.
• Extensive (10+ years) experience in facility construction estimating and related functions, with thorough knowledge of corporate objectives, estimating strategies, construction contracts, and corporate estimating practices.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, and decision‑making/problem‑solving skills.

• Microsoft Office applications
• HCSS (including Heavy Bid/Heavy Job)
• Scheduling software/CPM (including Primavera and MS Project)
• Viewpoint (PM module, SL module, PO module)
• Strong technical and proposal writing skills
• Strong skills with personal digital devices
• Salesforce
• OSHA Training

Austin, TX or Houston, TX

Vice President, Chief Estimator

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment‑related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, or other legally protected personal characteristics.