Lockstep Technology Group · 13 hours ago
Lead Pre-Construction Engineer – AV & Low Voltage
DFW Airport,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLockstep Technology Group is a leading IT solutions provider focused on digital transformation and emerging solutions. The Lead Pre-Construction Engineer is responsible for supporting new construction and renovation projects through cost estimating, technical design development, and pre-construction planning, ensuring solutions are technically sound and aligned with client requirements.
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Responsibilities
Develop detailed cost estimates for new construction and renovation projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and contingencies
Review architectural drawings, specifications, and scope documents to define system requirements and create Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Validate labor assumptions, installation complexity, and sequencing to ensure realistic and executable estimates
Identify opportunities for value engineering that optimize cost while maintaining performance, compliance, and long-term reliability
Maintain and refine historical pricing, labor models, and estimating standards
Design end-to-end AV and low-voltage solutions aligned with project goals, budgets, and construction constraints
Develop conceptual designs and system approaches for: Audio-Visual systems, Structured cabling, Video surveillance, Building access control, Intercom and life-safety–adjacent systems (where applicable)
Collaborate with internal engineering, project management, and operations teams to ensure designs are constructable and scalable
Ensure proposed solutions comply with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
Support Sales by answering technical questions, clarifying scope, and contributing to proposal development
Lead cross-functional collaboration during the pre-construction and proposal phase, ensuring alignment between Sales, Engineering, and Operations
Present estimates, scopes, and technical approaches to internal stakeholders and, when needed, to clients or partners
Serve as a technical mentor to junior estimators or engineers, promoting consistency, accuracy, and best practices
Act as a key handoff partner to delivery teams, ensuring projects move from pre-construction to execution with clarity and confidence
Identify technical, cost, and schedule risks during pre-construction and propose mitigation strategies
Perform quality checks on estimates, scopes, and designs prior to submission or handoff
Flag assumptions, exclusions, and constraints clearly to avoid downstream change orders or margin erosion
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in construction estimating and solution architecture for commercial and K-12 projects
Strong understanding of building codes, safety standards, and sustainable design principles
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Preferred
Fire Alarm, Intercom and Data Structured Cabling experience a plus
Experience with design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD) models
Knowledge of emerging construction technologies and smart building systems
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with a company match
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Flexible PTO
8 company-paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Lockstep Technology Group
Lockstep Technology Group is an IT consulting firm.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Renovus Capital Partners
2017-12-05Private Equity
Leadership Team
Scott Anctil
Managing Partner | Founder ► Business Analysis Executive ♦ Technology Deployment ♦ IT Solutions
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