Senior Preconstruction Director - Commercial Construction

Senior Preconstruction Director Commercial Construction

Lead all preconstruction efforts from pursuit through GMP or lump sum contract execution.

Oversee budgeting and conceptual estimating for various project types.

Collaborate with business development to evaluate opportunities and align preconstruction strategies.

Direct the preparation of detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid packages.

Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for accuracy, scope coverage, and competitiveness.

Maintain and update historical cost databases and unit pricing for benchmarking and estimating.

Supervise and mentor the estimating and preconstruction team; hire, train, and evaluate staff performance.

Foster a collaborative culture that supports continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Manage workloads and assign estimating responsibilities based on project complexity and team strengths.

Serve as a key point of contact for clients during preconstruction phases.

Participate in client presentations and proposal development, articulating value-added services and technical solutions.

Coordinate design assist / value engineering efforts with design teams and owners to optimize budgets.

Develop and implement best practices, tools, and systems for estimating and preconstruction processes.

Identify project risks and opportunities early in the preconstruction phase and recommend mitigation strategies.

Ensure all estimates and preconstruction deliverables meet company standards for accuracy and thoroughness.

Construction related degree is strongly preferred (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, etc.)

10+ years of relevant estimating, preconstruction, contract management, and leadership experience

MUST HAVE Design-Build project experience

Experience successfully estimating projects that are at least $15M+ in value

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Self-starter, highly motivated work ethic

Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members

Base salary up to $200k

Fully covered healthcare for employee AND family

401(k) Match at 6% - Fully vested from day 1

Flexible PTO offerings

2 days Work From Home

Lucrative Bonus earning potential

Michael Truxell

JN-082025-6822850