Director of Preconstruction

We stand by our Core Values with our clients, our partners and our employees. As a member of our valued team, you will have the opportunity to not only grow professionally, but use these core values in every aspect of your work.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and technically skilled Pre-Construction Leader to oversee and drive our preconstruction function. As VP/Director of Pre-Construction, you will manage all estimating, bid strategy, and market engagement efforts for high-value projects (in the range of $10 million+), assess go/no-go decision points, build relationships, and help shape long-term growth. This role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, deep technical background (ideally with engineering credentials), and a sharp commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preconstruction process and national resources to ensure we provide excellent services
• Work closely with your team, including mentoring and developing direct reports
• Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, designers, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
• Develop, manage and maintain the subcontractor strategy for the organization
• Produce conceptual estimates
• Facilitate and manage the value management process throughout design development
• Proactively engage in business development
• Lead and manage a team of Estimators to include
• Recruit for needed staff and conduct interviews
• Plan training for staff and conduct routine performance reviews
• Develop PRMs and hold weekly staff meetings
• Develop project award profit tracker to integrate with Procore and be used for Estimating, buyout, etc.
• Establish project objectives for private, federal and local government clients for interior/base building projects with up to $15M+ in contract value
• Service as contact for all communications between the Owner, Architect/Engineer, contractors, contract administration and project execution facilitation meetings with the goal of exceeding client expectations
• Develop total project cost budgets
• Involved in the "go/no go" process; review all bids before released
• Reviews WIP, AP/AR and end of quarter financials
• Participate in project hand-offs after award by owner; assigns estimator and PM for projects
• Reviews Superintendent schedule

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent/applicable degree
• 10+ years' pre-construction experience with wide range of projects, varying in size and scope including interior, base building, commercial, residential
• Technology proficient, with the ability to adapt to new innovations and processes
• Experience with BluBean, MS Office, Buildr, and other estimating and business related software
• Communication, negotiation and client relationship skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a highly diverse and inclusive environment
• Prior experience managing and leading others
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Must be dependable, punctual, have a positive, upbeat attitude and a teamwork ethic
• Uses discretion and maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to anticipate activities and take proactive action with little or no direction

Desired Skills and Traits

• Analytical mindset, detail oriented, yet able to see and plan for the big picture.
• Resilient under pressure; thrives in fast-paced, competitive environments.
• Strong work ethic, ethical conduct, and integrity.
• Coaching and mentorship mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150, $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Upper Marlboro, MD Preferred)

Work Location: In person