TalentSphere · 3 months ago
Director of Pre-Construction
Little Elm, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expTalentSphere is a specialized structural steel fabrication and erection firm based in North Texas. They are seeking a highly skilled Director of Pre-Construction to lead estimating and bidding efforts, manage a small team, and drive profitable growth through effective preconstruction activities.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
401(k) with matching
PTO
Medical benefits
Company
TalentSphere
TalentSphere: Genuinely Nurturing Careers and AI Startups Welcome to TalentSphere, where our passion for AI and tech talent comes to life.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase