Director of Preconstruction & Estimating

Description

• Support business development with pursuit planning, proposal input, and interview participation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers in the Seattle market.
• Oversee subcontractor prequalification, bid review, leveling, and selection.
• Participate in early project risk analysis and feasibility reviews.
• Present estimates, reporting, and recommendations to executives and clients.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, and cost models.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning for the department.
• Manage estimating schedules, deliverables, and team assignments.
• Lead value engineering, cost-saving studies, and design-assist strategies.
• Prepare and/or review conceptual estimates, schematic/design-phase estimates, and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Establish department processes, tools, and best practices to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Work directly with clients, architects, engineers, and internal operations to align scope, design intent, and budget.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management, and career development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the preconstruction and estimating team.
• Develop bid strategies, subcontractor outreach plans, and procurement schedules.
• Oversee all preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through GMP and hand-off to operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience with conceptual estimating for complex commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of Seattle-area construction markets, trades, and pricing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership or management role within a general contractor environment.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design teams, owners, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., WinEst, Sage Estimating, Bluebeam, OST, Assemble, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (salary + performance bonus).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding regional contractor.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance