Director of Preconstruction - Commercial Construction

Director of Preconstruction – Commercial Construction

Base pay range: $150,000 – $200,000 per year, plus annual bonus.

Location:

Dallas, TX;
Madison, WI; or Sterling, VA.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

• Review project plans, specifications, and requirements to clearly scopes of work, labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and proposals across multiple delivery methods, ensuring bids align with quality, schedule, and profitability goals.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary estimating teams, including hard bids, negotiated, and conceptual estimates.
• Analyze bid documents, logistics, and schedules to assess risk and advise on pricing strategies, alternatives, and execution approaches.
• Develop bid packages through detailed analysis of subcontractor and supplier pricing, leveraging historical cost data and team experience.
• Lead responses to RFPs and position Logan Pass Construction as a contractor of choice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Coordinate with project managers and leadership on schedules, general conditions, and final pricing.
• Conduct turnover/debriefing meetings upon project award/completion to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely, accurate assembly of all bid submission requirements, including bonds, signatures, and diversity documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual diversity requirements.

• 8‑10 years of construction experience, preferably with mission‑critical, data center, or technically complex projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, Procore, Bluebeam.
• Deep technical knowledge of preconstruction and estimating best practices.
• Strong understanding of market conditions, competition, costs, risks, and rewards that impact bid strategy and project outcomes.
• Strong communication and listening skills; able to clearly present ideas, enable others, and drive alignment across teams.
• Collaborative leadership style that engages others, encourages high performance, and emphasizes the value of team contributions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with high energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to personal and team growth.

• Competitive pay and annual bonus target.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, high‑performing company.
• A team culture built on respect, excellence, and shared success.