Director of Preconstruction

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate preconstruction activities across divisions and project types.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for preconstruction deliverables.
• Establish clear pre‑award expectations to ensure smooth transition to construction teams.
• Act as an escalation point for risks, issues, and cross‑functional challenges during pursuits.

• Oversee cost planning and estimating efforts to ensure scope alignment and financial accuracy.
• Ensure estimates are developed using disciplined assumptions and documented risk considerations.
• Guide progression from conceptual budgets to detailed estimates.
• Review and validate pricing strategies prior to proposal submission.

• Ensure pre‑award plans and schedules address sequencing, constraints, and constructability.
• Coordinate technical reviews to validate proposed systems, means, and methods.
• Confirm planning and technical inputs are incorporated into scope, pricing, and proposals.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, estimating, project management, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading preconstruction activities.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• Exposure to restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.

• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, and pre‑award decision‑making.
• Working knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, and constructability.
• Ability to lead through influence, judgment, and clear communication.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with estimating platforms, scheduling tools, and construction documentation systems.