Director of Preconstruction; Commercial Construction

Position: Director of Preconstruction (Commercial Construction)
Overview

A highly regarded contractor in Greater Boston is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead early project planning and guide the firm’s pursuit and pricing strategy across complex commercial work. This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished preconstruction professional with strong technical rigor, sound judgment, and the ability to engage confidently with sophisticated owners, architects, and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction from conceptual budgeting through GMP and turnover

• Establish pricing strategy, scope clarity, and bid coverage across pursuits

• Drive constructability, phasing, and value optimization discussions with design teams

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors and vendors

• Partner with leadership on pursuit strategy and go/no-go decision making

• Elevate internal preconstruction standards, documentation, and handoff processes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating/preconstruction experience with demonstrated leadership

• Proven performance on complex commercial projects in the Boston market

• Strong command of subcontractor scopes, leveling, and risk management

• Comfortable presenting budgets and strategy to owners and executive teams

• Collaborative leadership style with a builder’s mindset

Additional Information

• Seniority level:
Director

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Employment type:

Full-time

• Job function:
Project Management

• Industries:
Construction

Benefits (inferred)

Medical insurance;
Vision insurance; 401(k);
Paid maternity leave;
Paid paternity leave;
Disability insurance

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