Preconstruction Director - Mission Critical

Posting Details

• Posted on November 13, 2025

Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

• On-site
• SUP2
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DIREC
  003796

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a Preconstruction Director who will play an integral role in business growth. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is on a mission to be the most sought‑after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard‑working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a Preconstruction Director to join the team located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or related
• 10+ years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator or Manager
• Preconstruction experience on data centers is preferred

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

• Create new relationships and opportunities with customers
• Exhibits strong commitment to customer service, both internal and external, loyalty to Big‑D, in fulfillment of Big‑D’s stewardship/mission
• Leads all preconstruction services for their projects
• Directs all professional staff in the preconstruction process and leads their teams in such a way to maximize the contributions of each team member
• Provides continuous project oversight during the design and preconstruction phase
• Fosters collaboration within the project team
• Ultimately accountable for accurate estimates, cost studies, benchmarking, and team participation as necessary to gain approval for the project to proceed into construction
• Works with the Project Director and project management team to ensure a successful transition from preconstruction to construction
• Acts as the primary owner contact throughout preconstruction
• Recognize the skills of project personnel, nominating worthy individuals for Big‑D awards and advancement
• Recruit high caliber personnel from outside sources to work at Big‑D
• Supports Big‑D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

Critical

Skills:

• Ability to coach, mentor and teach team members
• Proficient in Prolog, Timberline, OST, P6, Bluebeam, MS Office
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to communicate at a high level
  
  Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
• Work well in a team environment
• Design management Skills
• Understanding of construction cost and is aware of current market conditions
• High ethical standards
• Problem solver
• Profit oriented

Benefits:

• Big-D pays for 100% of your medical premiums for you and your family
• Employer Contribution into Health Savings Account (HSA) each month
• 401k with Employer match
• Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Vehicle, mobile phone, and computer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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