Director of Estimating and Preconstruction

Position Summary

VCC is seeking a strategic and forward‑thinking Director of Preconstruction & Estimating to lead and elevate our nationwide preconstruction operations. This is a high‑impact executive role responsible for building, standardizing, and scaling a centralized preconstruction and estimating function that supports eight offices across the country. You will operate at both the strategic and client level—driving internal excellence while serving as a trusted advisor to owners, architects, and development partners.

Your leadership will directly influence project success from concept through contract, ensuring alignment across scope, budget, schedule, and market conditions. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Build and lead a centralized preconstruction and estimating department that supports all eight VCC offices nationwide
  • Develop staffing plans, recruit and mentor team members, and establish a scalable structure for department growth
  • Define and implement standardized processes, workflows, and tools for consistency and efficiency across all projects
• Preconstruction Management
  • Oversee the full preconstruction process—from conceptual budgeting through final GMP/hard bid estimates
  • Lead project preplanning, including feasibility reviews, constructability analysis, and design coordination
  • Direct and manage bid schedules, ensuring coverage and timely delivery across multiple concurrent projects
  • Collaborate closely with internal departments (Operations, Business Development, etc.) to align strategies and resources
• Client Engagement & Strategy
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the preconstruction phase
  • Guide owners, architects, and consultants through early design and cost decisions, providing expert input and solutions
  • Present budgets, schedules, and value engineering options in client meetings and interviews
  • Help secure work through professional and strategic relationship building
• Estimating Oversight
  • Supervise the preparation of conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates
  • Oversee quantity takeoffs, scope development, and pricing accuracy across all trade disciplines
  • Maintain and grow a company‑wide historical cost database, regional pricing data, and lessons learned repository
  • Track industry trends, escalation forecasts, and labor market conditions to inform accurate estimating
• Subcontractor & Market Engagement
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners across all regions
  • Leverage industry contacts to gather competitive pricing, availability, and insight on market conditions

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field—or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8+ years in preconstruction and estimating, with leadership experience required
  
  Demonstrated experience building or leading a preconstruction team, ideally in a multi‑office or national setting
• Strong client‑facing skills, with experience presenting to owners, developers, and design teams
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules, workflows, and multiple concurrent projects
• Expertise with industry‑standard tools such as On‑Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, and estimating software platforms
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Knowledge across multiple commercial sectors including retail, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed‑use

We invest in our people and support long‑term careers.

Our employees receive a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both professional performance and personal well‑being, including:

• Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Company‑provided life insurance and long‑term disability coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement options
• Wellness program and employee support resources
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 100% paid six‑week maternity leave

Founded in 1987, from one office in Little Rock to nine offices nationwide, VCC has built a reputation for excellence. We operate with a financially conservative, debt‑free philosophy that provides stability and long‑term opportunity. Our success is built on strong field leadership. If you're ready to lead meaningful projects and build your future with a respected national contractor, apply today.

VCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. This is a safety‑sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background and drug screening.