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

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.

• 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 — work independently and make decisions quickly.

• 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.

• Strong bias for action: you don’t wait for direction.
• Confidence in estimating judgment, but also collaborate when needed.
• Results‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Motivated by ownership, responsibility, and seeing your team and function grow.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and can develop structure where things are not yet defined.

• 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.

Apply:
Send a resume to  or confidentially call me at 469‑498‑2002 ext. 748. I look forward to speaking with you.