Director of Preconstruction

Overview

Company Summary Blue Team is a US-based provider of national disaster recovery, remediation, reconstruction, renovation, and roofing services for commercial properties. Our core business focuses on cleanup and mitigation efforts for recovery from fire damage, roof leaks, flooding, pipe bursts, and post-disaster remediation due to severe weather. We exclusively serve commercial sectors including hospitality, senior housing, healthcare, commercial offices, municipalities, multifamily living, and institutional markets.

Director of Preconstruction

Department
:
Recon & Cap Ex

Reports To
: VP of Construction

Travel
:
Up to 60%

The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for providing senior-level leadership and oversight of all pre-award activities s role ensures that project opportunities are clearly defined, technically feasible, competitively priced, and fully aligned with execution realities prior to contract award. Acting as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams, the Director of Preconstruction is accountable for the quality, consistency, and readiness of all preconstruction deliverables, supporting risk reduction, operational handoff, and overall project success.

• 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.

• Ensure scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications are accurate and consistent.
• Oversee proposal quality control for alignment between scope, schedule, cost, and execution intent.
• Support proposal development to ensure professional and accurate submissions.

• Lead early purchasing and buyout strategies during preconstruction.
• Coordinate with purchasing and operations teams to align pre-award commitments with execution plans.
• Support transition from preconstruction intent to post-award procurement activities.

• Identify regulatory, licensing, tax, and permitting requirements early in pursuits.
• Coordinate with internal compliance, PC, and PE resources.
• Ensure regulatory risks are identified and addressed prior to project commitment.

• Mentor and develop preconstruction team members.
• Identify gaps in resources, skills, or processes and recommend improvements.
• Support development and improvement of preconstruction systems, tools, and workflows.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

• Provides functional leadership and mentorship to preconstruction contributors.
• No direct supervisory responsibility unless assigned.

• 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 working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

• Ten (10) or more years of construction or operational leadership experience.
• 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.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
• State contractor licenses or trade-specific certifications relevant to company operations are a plus.