Director of Preconstruction - Commercial Construction

Director Preconstruction Commercial Construction

Become a leader at one of the most reputable general contractors in the St. Louis area and has been voted as one of the best places to work consistently over the last 15 years. They are in the middle of a record breaking year bringing their annual revenue to $800MM. They offer highly competitive salaries and industry leading benefits.

Job Description

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.

Apply now and your resume will be reviewed within 24 hours. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

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