Director of Preconstruction

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management, direction, and growth of the regional preconstruction department
• Serve as a brand ambassador and trusted advisor to clients, industry partners, and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain long-term client and subcontractor relationships
• Create and execute project strategies that support successful project delivery and business objectives
• Manage preconstruction and estimating resources, schedules, workloads, and budgets
• Review major pricing components on all bids and ensure estimating accuracy
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, prequalification standards, and guiding principles
• Attend monthly project status review meetings and ensure timely completion of project reporting requirements
• Cook up staffing needs and optimize resource allocation across regional projects
• Lead recruiting, hiring, mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives for the preconstruction team
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and leadership to direct reports
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 18+ years of construction industry experience
• Extensive experience leading preconstruction, estimating, and client-facing project planning efforts
• Strong conceptual estimating and budget management expertise
• Deep understanding of construction operations, logistics, procurement, and project delivery
• Proficiency with Autodesk software and estimating/takeoff platforms
• Strong networking presence and reputation within the construction community
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and positive project outcomes