Director of Preconstruction; Commercial Masonry Construction

Director of Preconstruction (Commercial Masonry Construction)

Atlanta, GA

$130,000 - $160,000/year DOE

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Tiello has partnered with a well-established commercial masonry contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast. Known for its commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and integrity, this firm continues to expand its portfolio of commercial masonry projects and is seeking an experienced preconstruction professional to lead its estimating efforts and support continued growth.

The Director of Preconstruction will lead the company's estimating and preconstruction operations, overseeing bid strategy, cost development, project pursuits, and team performance. This individual will play a key role in evaluating new opportunities, developing competitive and accurate estimates, identifying project risks, and collaborating with clients, general contractors, and internal project teams to position the company for success. The ideal candidate will bring extensive commercial masonry estimating experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to develop processes that improve estimating accuracy, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Commercial Masonry Projects – Education, Healthcare, Institutional, Mixed-Use, Multifamily, and Commercial Developments ($1M – $30M)

• Lead and oversee all preconstruction and estimating activities for commercial masonry projects, from initial bid review through final proposal submission.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the estimating team while establishing consistent estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to determine scope, labor needs, material quantities, equipment requirements, and overall project costs.
• Prepare and review detailed masonry estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor productivity calculations, material pricing, equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, and indirect costs.
• Establish bid strategies, evaluate project risks, and develop competitive pricing strategies that align with company profitability objectives.
• Oversee bid calendars, workload distribution, bid prioritization, and estimating deadlines to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, suppliers, subcontractors, and industry partners to support business development and project acquisition.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities, alternative construction methods, and cost-saving solutions while maintaining project quality and constructability.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership to ensure a smooth transition from estimating and preconstruction into project execution.
• Review historical project costs, labor performance, and estimating results to improve cost forecasting and bid accuracy.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and client presentations as needed.
• Support strategic growth initiatives by evaluating market opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and improving the company's overall bidding and preconstruction processes.

• Minimum 7–10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on commercial masonry.
• Previous experience leading an estimating team, managing preconstruction operations, or serving in a senior estimating leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial masonry construction methods, materials, labor production rates, and installation practices.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing detailed…