Senior Director of Preconstruction
3 days ago
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Preconstruction to lead their growing preconstruction function. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of estimating, contract management, scheduling, and value engineering who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Senior Director will be a trusted client-facing leader, responsible for scaling a high-performing team while driving strategy, process development, and collaboration across operations.
Duties
- Lead and oversee all aspects of the preconstruction function, including estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
- Partner closely with operations to ensure seamless alignment between preconstruction deliverables and field execution.
- Develop and mentor a growing team, creating clear career pathways and building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders.
- Take ownership of estimates, project pursuits, and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
- Establish scalable systems and repeatable processes to support long-term growth.
- Represent the company in business development activities including client meetings, industry events, and sales presentations.
- Drive strategic initiatives to expand preconstruction capacity and improve margin performance.
Must-Haves:
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in estimating, contract management, and leadership roles within the construction industry.
- Broad expertise beyond estimating, including scheduling, value engineering, and operational alignment.
- Strong client-facing presence: articulate, confident, and professional in managing stakeholders.
- Proven success in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience navigating high-growth or startup-like environments within larger enterprises.
- Deep knowledge of market pricing across diverse geographic regions.
- Willingness to contribute to business development efforts.
- Proficiency with Procore, Destiny estimating, CMiC, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of MEP systems and trade partner coordination.
- Exposure to office TI, retail, and warehouse (non-manufacturing) projects.
- Experience with self-perform trades (drywall, carpentry, concrete) is a plus.
- Exhibits confidence and positivity without ego; skilled at managing complex client needs.
- Client-focused, proactive, and forward-thinking.
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and persuade.
- Analytical, meticulous, and solutions-oriented.
- Comfortable with high-stakes decision-making and "courageous conversations."
- Energetic, adaptable, and capable of multitasking effectively.
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