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Preconstruction Director

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026 CLOSED ON 8/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Director position at The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western?

Overview

We are currently seeking a Preconstruction Director for our Texas Building Division, in Dallas, TX.

The Preconstruction Manager will report to the Vice President of Estimating and work with the Chief Estimators and Preconstruction Directors/Lead Estimators. The Preconstruction Manager will support and work with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

  • Challenging, complex work
  • Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
  • Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
  • Opportunities for growth, training, and development
  • Flexibility in career path & progression
  • Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

  • Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
  • Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
  • Determine labor and equipment costs.
  • Review accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
  • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
  • Understand project logistics and project schedule.
  • Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
  • Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
  • Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
  • Assist with certain post-bid buyouts.
  • Be able to lead responses to RFP’s
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

  • 7-15 years of Estimating or Construction Management experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles
  • Estimating experience with large Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Transportation projects
  • Must be confident working with estimating teams of varying sizes, and be capable of estimating hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects
  • Individual must be self-motivated, possess strong communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in his/her ability to develop and manage their assigned portion of the estimate
  • Advanced computers skills with MS Office, Primavera P6
  • Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
  • Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communicator.

Division: Building

Job Category: Estimating

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

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