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Vice President of Preconstruction Services - Commercial

Wharton-Smith, Inc. · Sanford, FL · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

The Vice President of Preconstruction Services-Commercial is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all preconstruction activities for the commercial construction portfolio. This role provides strategic direction, ensures accurate and competitive estimating, drives early project planning, and partners closely with business development, operations, and clients to position projects for successful execution. The VP sets standards, leads teams, and ensures preconstruction efforts align with company growth, profitability, and client satisfaction goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and continuously improve the commercial preconstruction function, including estimating, conceptual budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, and risk analysis.
  • Establish preconstruction best practices, procedures, and performance metrics across all commercial projects.
  • Support company growth initiatives by aligning preconstruction strategy with market trends and business development goals.
  • Oversee preparation and review of conceptual, schematic, design-development, and GMP estimates.
  • Ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and risk mitigation in all pricing strategies.
  • Lead value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and constructability while maintaining design intent.
  • Support Partner with Business Development and Executive Leadership on pursuits, proposals, and presentations.
  • Serve as a senior preconstruction representative in client meetings, interviews, and negotiations.
  • Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
  • Manage personnel in multiple offices.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop preconstruction managers, estimators, and support staff.
  • Set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and support career development pathways.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate project feasibility, margins, and risk profiles prior to contract execution.
  • Participate in executive reviews, go/no-go decisions, and fee strategy discussions.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and ethical standards.

Requirements

  • Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • Work Experience: 20+ years of experience in commercial construction, with significant preconstruction leadership experience.
  • Job-Related Knowledge: Strong understanding of delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, Lump Sum, etc).
  • Proven success managing complex commercial projects and large estimating teams.

Qualifications

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making.
  • Financial acumen and risk management.
  • Relationship building and negotiation.
  • Team leadership and talent development.
  • Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset.

Skills

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making.
  • Financial acumen and risk management.
  • Relationship building and negotiation.
  • Team leadership and talent development.
  • Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical (HDHP) + preventive care.
  • Dental, vision, Rx & FSA options.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, STD & LTD.
  • Voluntary supplemental insurance options.
  • Parental leave & EAP support.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 10% and bi-annual bonuses.
  • Generous paid time off (holidays, PTO, bereavement, volunteer).
  • Community sponsorships & involvement.
  • Employee appreciation events & celebrations.
  • Company-paid trainings & certifications.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position. Hours of Work: Work hours generally align with standard business hours but may require extended hours depending on project.

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