Director of Pre-Construction

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Director of Pre-Construction – RISE Construction Group

RISE Construction Group is seeking an accomplished Director of Pre-Construction to lead all estimating and cost-planning functions across our portfolio. This executive role oversees budget creation, conceptual and detailed estimating, bid strategy, subcontractor outreach, process development, and pre-construction leadership for all RISE projects.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong command of construction cost management, exceptional leadership skills, and proven experience guiding pre-construction teams in a general contracting environment.

• 10+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years in pre-construction leadership
• Expertise in estimating, conceptual budgeting, design collaboration, scheduling, and financial analysis
• Strong executive communication and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with estimating tools and systems (Procore and Excel preferred)
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams

• Lead all pre-construction and estimating operations across the organization
• Establish consistent procedures, standards, and best practices
• Oversee conceptual and detailed budgets for all project types
• Review plans, specs, scopes, and logistics to ensure accuracy
• Analyze cost trends and historical data to support forecasting
• Lead bid strategy, subcontractor pricing, and proposal deliverables
• Collaborate with Construction, Development, Design, Finance, and Legal teams
• Provide executive reporting and strategic recommendations to leadership
• Support project handoff, cash flow modeling, and phasing plans

• Competitive executive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Annual performance-based bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
• Company paid Short- & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and increased vacation accrual with tenure

At RISE, we lead with Love. Serve. Care. Come shape the future of RISE Construction Group.

Director

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing