Director of Preconstruction

Millis Development & ConstructionMissouri City, TX, United States

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Company Overview

Millis Development & Construction is a family-owned and operated business that has been a leader in the construction industry since 1980. We specialize in large-scale hardscape, park, bridge, amenity center, and public recreation projects, partnering with both private and public clients to enhance our communities through innovative landscape architecture.

Position Overview

MDC is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to oversee estimating and preconstruction operations across all company offices. This strategic leader will manage a team of 7–8 estimators and 1 precon coordinator, ensuring every bid is well-prepared, competitive, and aligned with company goals. The role requires strong familiarity with the Texas market, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to driving process and performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee all estimating and bidding efforts companywide, including both public and private work
Lead the development and submission of RFQs, RFPs, and proposals
Develop bid strategies with the estimating team to position MDC competitively against the field of potential bidders
Collaborate with business development, operations, and marketing teams to pursue and win work
Win work at acceptable profit margins to ensure a healthy backlog for each company within the MDC brand
Coach and support estimators in developing scopes, pricing, sub coverage, and competitive strategies
Ensure smooth project handoffs to operations teams
Interface with owners, architects, and engineers throughout preconstruction phases
Refine and enforce standard operating procedures and tools across teams
Ensure effective use of systems, including SmartBid, HeavyBid, PlanSwift, and BuildR
Monitor and guide the bid calendar, resource planning, and team workload

Qualifications :

10+ years of experience in construction with a focus on estimating / preconstruction

3+ years in a leadership or management capacity

Deep knowledge of the Texas construction market, especially in civil / site development and vertical scopes

Familiarity with public bidding, agency requirements, and negotiated / private work

Proficient in SmartBid, HeavyBid, PlanSwift, and CRM systems (BuildR preferred)

Collaborative, process-driven leader with strong communication skills

Must be willing to travel regularly to MDC offices (Houston, Dallas, Austin, etc.)

To be considered for this role, please complete our 2-part survey at the following link :

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Director Of Preconstruction • Missouri City, TX, United States