Senior Director - Preconstruction

Skanska is searching for a Senior Director - Preconstruction. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our diversity and inclusion efforts.

This role leads the delivery of high-quality preconstruction services across multiple projects, ensuring progress, staffing, and deliverables are managed effectively and completed within budget. The position provides team leadership by overseeing preconstruction staff, developing talent, managing performance, and driving consistency in estimating, planning, and client service. It requires deep expertise in conceptual and detailed estimating, cost management, design review, procurement strategy, risk assessment, scheduling, and the use of preconstruction technology and market intelligence.

Reporting to the VP of Preconstruction, this leader also serves as a key client‑facing and business development partner, helping build trust, strengthen subcontractor relationships, and support successful project pursuits.

• 17+ years full time relevant industry experience
• 15+ years demonstrated experience with commercial construction estimating and estimating software solutions
• 10+ years of demonstrated expertise in the Value Management processes
• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or demonstrated equivalent work experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

• Benefits that support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, expert guidance, and on‑call tools.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace that offers opportunities at all career stages.
• Commitment to your whole health and peace of mind through personalized total rewards.
• Support for your career growth and professional development.
• Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401(k), and employee ownership program.

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Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.