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Director of PreconstructionNW Recruiting Partners • Snohomish, WA, US
Director of Preconstruction

Director of Preconstruction

NW Recruiting Partners • Snohomish, WA, US
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Director of Preconstruction

Snohomish, WA

A leading commercial general contractor is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to oversee the firm's preconstruction efforts across the greater Puget Sound market. This role is highly visible, client-facing, and integral to driving both business development and project success. The Director will manage and mentor the estimating team, provide leadership in proposal and pursuit strategy, and oversee a small marketing group to ensure cohesive and effective client outreach.

This position requires a proven leader who thrives in building strong client relationships, guiding complex projects from conceptual design through budgeting and procurement, and representing the company with professionalism and credibility in the marketplace.

Director of Preconstruction Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including conceptual estimating, budgeting, design management, procurement strategies, and risk management.
  • Serve as the primary client-facing representative during preconstruction, fostering relationships and supporting business development pursuits.
  • Partner with ownership, designers, consultants, and authorities to ensure project budgets, schedules, and constructability goals are met.
  • Oversee and mentor the estimating team, reviewing and validating estimates, conceptual models, and bid packages.
  • Collaborate with marketing on proposals, presentations, and pursuit strategies; provide oversight and leadership to a small marketing team.
  • Actively contribute to value engineering efforts, ensuring innovative solutions align with client goals and project requirements.
  • Identify and assess new opportunities and play a role in securing work through relationship-building and pursuit involvement.
  • Provide strategic input on subcontractor selection and procurement while maintaining strong relationships in the subcontractor community.
  • Partner with operations leadership to ensure smooth project transition after award, supporting project execution planning.

Director of Preconstruction Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in commercial construction preconstruction / estimating, with proven leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to lead presentations, negotiations, and business development efforts.
  • Deep knowledge of preconstruction principles including conceptual estimating, procurement, scheduling, risk management, and value engineering.
  • Demonstrated success managing and developing teams, including estimators and support staff.
  • Experience collaborating with marketing teams on proposals and pursuits.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
  • Experience across a range of commercial sectors, such as retail, self-storage, office, multi-family and mixed-use projects.
  • Company Benefits :

  • Medical / Dental / Vision insurance with 95% of employee's paid by employer.
  • 401k with employer match at 4%
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Compensation : $175K - $225K + 20% Bonus Potential

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