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Director of Preconstruction in Fort Worth

Date Posted: 25 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A growing commercial general contractor in Fort Worth is looking for a Director of Preconstruction to lead and build out its preconstruction team. This is a chance to shape how a busy Fort Worth office estimates, plans and wins work across commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects, including tilt-wall.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the preconstruction group in Fort Worth and help grow the team
  • Oversee conceptual estimates, budgets, GMP proposals and value engineering
  • Partner with owners, architects and business development early in the pursuit process
  • Drive bid strategy, subcontractor coverage and scope reviews
  • Set up estimating standards, tools and workflows that the team can rely on
  • Hand projects off cleanly to operations with clear budgets and schedules

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience with a commercial general contractor
  • Experience leading or mentoring estimators and precon staff
  • A strong background in commercial, industrial, mixed-use or tilt-wall work
  • Solid knowledge of estimating software and cost databases
  • Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
  • Relationships in the DFW owner, design and subcontractor community are a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and paid time off
  • A leadership seat with real influence on how the Fort Worth office grows

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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