Role Overview
We are hiring a Project Planner to help drive planning, pricing, and execution across our Dallas-area projects. This role sits at the center of sales, design, and construction, making it an ideal next step for a Project Manager or Estimator looking to expand their impact across the full project lifecycle. You will play a key role in shaping budgets early, guiding design decisions with real-time cost feedback, and ensuring projects are fully bought out and financially on track before construction begins.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop budgets and pricing from early concept through final design
• Partner with design teams to align scope, cost, and constructability
• Lead procurement and subcontractor buyout to hit margin targets
• Manage project financials, including budgets, invoices, and pay applications
• Support project execution through coordination with field teams
• Attend job walks and provide constructability and cost feedback to support the sales process
• Perform margin analysis and report variances to the Director of Planning
Qualifications
• Background in project management, estimating, or preconstruction
• Strong financial and analytical mindset with budget ownership experience
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with design and construction teams
• Experience in residential or design-build projects is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Compensation, Benefits & Retirement
• $90,000 – $120,000 base salary plus bonus structure
• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
Skills Required
- Background in project management, estimating, or preconstruction
- Strong financial and analytical mindset with budget ownership experience
- Ability to work cross-functionally with design and construction teams
- Experience in residential or design-build projects
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
What We Do
Story is a full-service residential design-build firm specializing in high-end remodels and custom homes across Denver, Arizona, and Dallas. It brings architecture, interior design, construction, and furnishing together under one roof, using in-house teams and proprietary software to guide clients from planning through construction. Its services include whole-home, kitchen, basement, living-room, exterior renovations, additions, custom homes, and custom furniture for homeowners.
