Director of Preconstruction

Description

• Organize team meetings, training sessions, and one-on-one check-ins to promote communication and professional development.
• Champion process innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across offices.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, key performance metrics and operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership and support to the preconstruction team during project pursuits to ensure proposals and deliverables align with client and company goals.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all preconstruction activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop Preconstruction Executives, Managers and Engineers to build a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Partner with Business Development and Marketing teams to evaluate and pursue new project opportunities.
• Establish, refine and enforce standardized processes, templates and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all offices.
• Recognize and celebrate team and individual achievements to maintain engagement and morale.
• Participate in high-level project pursuits, interviews, and presentations, providing strategic insight into project positioning and client expectations.
• Develop and manage departmental systems for cost data collection, tracking, and analysis to improve forecasting and data integrity.
• Recruit, train, and retain top preconstruction talent; build a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence.
• Coordinate resources and best practices between regional offices to ensure consistent quality and collaboration across the company.
• Facilitate seamless handoffs between preconstruction and operations to maintain continuity and project success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers and trade partners to support business development and future work acquisition.
• Evaluate and maintain preconstruction tools, databases, and software systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
• Oversee departmental staffing, resource allocation and workload balancing across multiple concurrent pursuits.
• Lead initiatives to modernize and streamline preconstruction workflows, leveraging technology and analytics to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Operations, Real Estate Development, Business Development, Marketing, IT and Executive Leadership to ensure cross-departmental alignment.
• Act as a conduit between preconstruction and field operations to align project goals, budgets and schedules.
• Report performance metrics, workload trends and staffing forecasts to the Vice President of Preconstruction and Executive Leadership.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, establish clear development paths, and implement individualized coaching plans.

Requirements

• Proficiency with preconstruction software, data analytics tools, and workflow management systems preferred.
• Visionary leader who builds teams and drives organizational growth.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing innovation with operational rigor.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary preconstruction teams and managing multiple concurrent pursuits.
• Approximately 10% regional and national travel required for client meetings, interoffice coordination and key project pursuits.
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or related roles, including a minimum of 5 years in leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction principles, budgeting, scheduling, and client engagement at a strategic level.
• Skilled communicator and collaborator across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, motivate diverse teams, and foster collaboration across departments and offices.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients and executives.

Benefits

• Motivated mentor dedicated to developing talent and advancing careers.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance