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Director of Preconstruction

Job in East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07073, USA
Listing for: Korn Ferry
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Operations Manager
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Fortune 2000 REIT, Industrial and Data Center Developer

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Preconstruction to join our talented team. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of large-scale projects ranging from $30M to over $300M. As the Preconstruction Director, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive pricing efforts, manage jurisdictional entitlements, and oversee projects to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence and quality control.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Stakeholder Communication:
    Effectively communicate project status, address issues, and exceed customer expectations.
  • Estimating:
    Provide conceptual and detailed estimating for industrial and horizontal improvement projects.
  • Design:
    Lead external design teams and permit approvals to meet project schedules and goals.
  • Market & Industry Research:
    Monitor local construction market trends and research design and construction alternatives for innovation and cost efficiency.
  • Project Coordination:
    Monitor, coordinate, and drive the design, permitting, quality control, and financial management of development projects.
  • Schedule:

    Create, maintain, and report on project schedules representing the due diligence, entitlement and construction phases of the work.
  • On-site Meetings:
    Conduct meetings with customers, cities, contractors and designers to coordinate preconstruction activities.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Required
  • Experience:

    Minimum of 7 years in design-build construction or Development, with a strong understanding of estimating and permitting.
  • Design Management:
    Experience directing design teams and navigating town approval processes.
  • Travel:
    Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Preferred
  • Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
Skills
  • Technical Proficiency:
    Proficient in Bluebeam, MS Office (Excel), and MS Project. Experience with CAD, People Soft, and Smartsheet is a plus.
  • Leadership:
    Ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Communication:
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-Motivation:
    Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
  • Data Center:
    While not required, data center experience is a benefit.

SE#

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management

Industries

Civil Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate

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