Senior Preconstruction Partner

About the role

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services, engineering and design, construction and facility services. To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry: We are currently seeking a Senior Preconstruction Partner to join the team as a member of our growing E&TS National Platform division in Denver, CO. This position sets clear expectations and standardized preconstruction processes across E&TS Business Units. This person models how to develop and build jobs the McKinstry Way.

Responsibilities

• Drive Consistency and Excellence – Lead consistent, standardized delivery of preconstruction, estimating, and risk management activities across all project‑based business units to enable high‑quality, profitable outcomes.
• Coaching and Training – Provide coaching, training, and mentorship across regions and business units at all project phases (conceptual/prelim, ROM/budget, detailed/investment grade, and change orders). Partner with the Functional Training Program to evolve and maintain preconstruction and estimating curriculum, tools, templates, and training methods (online, in‑person, and practical application). Assess project execution by sampling small‑scale projects annually, ensuring application of training, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Systems and Tools Leadership – Serve as a primary resource for best practices in estimating, risk management, and use of systems of record (e.g., Viewpoint, Procore, InEight, Excel tools, energy savings models, SharePoint bid packages). Refine and