Director of Preconstruction

5 days ago

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Spyglass Talent Solutions Full time

Spyglass Talent Solutions
is a retained recruitment firm based in Raleigh, NC. Our firm has been engaged by a commercial general contractor to conduct a confidential search for a
Director of Preconstruction.

Reporting to the Vice President, Business Unit Leader, the
Director of Preconstruction
will lead all aspects of the company's estimating and preconstruction efforts. This individual will oversee a team of estimators, provide strategic leadership throughout design and budgeting phases, and collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners to deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective estimates.

They are seeking an experienced construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and can balance technical precision with relationship-driven leadership.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead and manage the estimating team across all design and preconstruction phases, ensuring high-quality, accurate estimates and timely deliverables.
  • Mentor, train, and develop estimating staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance to the team by reviewing complex estimates and ensuring best practices are followed across all projects.
  • Drive business development efforts by cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners; identify new opportunities and contribute to proposal development and presentations.
  • Responsible for overseeing the preconstruction department budget and cost.
  • Develop and maintain a robust cost database to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions.
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of bids, proposals, and budgets, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness.
  • Collaborate with clients, design teams, and subcontractors to identify cost-saving opportunities, resolve constructability issues, and align scope with budget goals.
  • Coordinate with operations teams to review design documents for constructability and general requirements prior to project handoff.
  • Create and manage project preconstruction schedules and ensure key milestones are met.
  • Oversee the subcontractor prequalification process and manage bid lists to ensure the engagement of qualified trade partners.
  • Review design documents and specifications for clarity and completeness; guide the team in developing bid packages and quantity take-offs.
  • Analyze subcontractor bids for accuracy, scope coverage, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Facilitate value engineering exercises and prepare lifecycle cost analyses in collaboration with clients and project teams.
  • Present and explain budgets to clients, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Manage project buy-out processes and ensure seamless transition from preconstruction to operations.
  • Ensure effective use of estimating and project management systems and that the team is proficient in their use.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive estimating and preconstruction experience, including leadership of teams and large-scale projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building systems, materials, and MEP components.
  • Proficiency in estimating and project management software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Procore, or equivalent).
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong client-facing presence and ability to lead collaborative design and cost review meetings.

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