Director of Pre-Construction / Jr. Chief Estimator

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

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The Director of Pre-Construction / Jr. Chief Estimator leads the company’s estimating and pre-construction efforts for civil construction projects across Texas. This role is responsible for developing strategic bid approaches, overseeing all estimate preparation, and ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with company goals. The position provides both technical and administrative leadership to the estimating team, guiding processes, resources, and client interactions to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Software 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

Location : Austin, TX or Houston, TX

Reports To : Vice President, Chief Estimator

Equal Employment Opportunity

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