Director of Preconstruction

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Stellar
Privately owned design, engineering, construction and mechanical services firm headquartered in Jacksonville.
Oversee preconstruction planning, budgets, schedules, and team for projects.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Jacksonville, FL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
750 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Design & Engineering
Pre‑Construction
Construction
Refrigeration
Thermal & Building Envelope
Mechanical & Electrical
Commissioning
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Commercial
Residential
Utilities
Telecommunications
Construction
Role
What you would be doing
estimating software
preconstruction database
gmp deliverables
budget development
risk management
team leadership

The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for overseeing all preconstruction activities, ensuring the successful planning and execution of projects before they break ground. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and project plans. The Director will lead the preconstruction team, manage risk assessments, and ensure compliance with all owner program requirements. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills, adept at balancing multiple priorities and driving projects to successful completion.

  • Lead efforts to develop value management opportunities for clients during design development.
  • Maintain estimating software.
  • Participate in the development of Guaranteed Maximum Price deliverables.
  • Ensure project plan is compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
  • Participate in proposals and project pursuits. Support the development and delivery of both written and oral presentations for new project acquisitions.
  • Lead the preconstruction team to meet deliverable dates and owner requirements
  • Work alongside business unit leader to identify and mitigate projects risks
  • Manage a preconstruction database inclusive of historical cost data and market trends/conditions. Assess past estimates for overall conformity and accuracy.
  • Manage preconstruction team workload, deploying resources as needed to support project or pursuit requirements.
  • Balance multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion
  • Compile project estimates that accurately reflect project execution plans developed alongside project managers and superintendents.
  • Develop accurate budgets, schedules, and project plans
  • Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
  • Oversee all preconstruction activities
  • Ensure successful planning and execution of projects before they break ground
What you bring
preconstruction
project software
budget management
10+ years
bachelor's
leadership
  • Proven track record in managing preconstruction phases of large-scale projects
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Proficiency in project management software
  • Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency with preconstruction software and tools
  • Strong ability to deliver presentations and communicate information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret construction plans and specifications
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Extensive knowledge of construction costs as well as preconstruction processes and procedures
  • Capability to manage budgets and financial planning
  • Strong understanding of construction methods and technologies
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction or a similar role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or a related field
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
12 People
Founding Team
Began as a small refrigeration contracting company with a team of twelve.
$885M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Achieved $885 million in revenue by 2017.
  • Now a fully integrated design‑build firm delivering architecture, engineering, construction, refrigeration and mechanical solutions.
  • Typical projects include food‑processing plants, cold‑storage facilities, healthcare and education buildings for clients like Nestlé, Starbucks and Disney.
  • Expertise spans industrial food and beverage, healthcare, automotive, education, power/utilities and institutional sectors.
  • Built award‑winning facilities such as Freshpet’s Ennis plant and Bell & Evans poultry processing center.
  • Grew from refrigeration roots to deliver automated production lines, envelope systems, and energy and utility management services.
  • Unusual for a trades firm, it self‑performs refrigeration, automation control, insulation, roofing and energy systems fabrication.
Culture + Values
  • Trust
  • Dedication
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Commitment to superior quality
  • Dedicated customer service
  • Best‑in‑class safety program
  • Investing in team well‑being and retention
  • Emphasis on long‑term client solutions
Environment + Sustainability
481,324 kWh/yr
Network Energy Consumption
Refers to the annual energy consumption of the Stellar network including Core and Horizon systems, highlighting its efficiency compared to traditional systems.
173,243 kg CO₂/yr
Annual Carbon Emissions
Represents the carbon emissions generated by the Stellar network, calculated using the Proof-of-Agreement consensus mechanism.
2015
Historic Carbon Removal Initiative
The year the organization began investing in initiatives to remove its historical carbon footprint, demonstrating long-term commitment to sustainability.
  • Employs low-energy consensus using Proof-of-Agreement (SCP)
  • Commits to annual carbon removal payments to offset network emissions
  • .tracks and removes emissions from travel and events
  • Design-build division utilizes sustainable practices, including LEED certification
  • Projects incorporate energy-efficient technologies like VFDs, advanced energy management, and waste energy recovery
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No DEI information publicly disclosed on stellar.net or LinkedIn
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Director of Preconstruction at Stellar in Jacksonville, FL