Director of Pre-Construction
New Yesterday
The Director of Pre Construction serves as the senior leader responsible for all preconstruction activities across the organization. This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of preconstruction efforts, including estimating, cost modeling, bid management, and strategic project planning. The Director leads and mentors a team of preconstruction professionals, ensuring estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with project goals at every design phase. As a key liaison between clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders, the Director of Preconstruction drives collaboration, provides strategic insight, and ensures a seamless transition from preconstruction to project execution. This role demands a high level of leadership, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to client service and operational excellence.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate, manage, and supervise all preconstruction staff and support teams
Lead preparation and presentation of project estimates to clients
Develop cost models during conceptual through bid phases
Conduct progress estimates and cost evaluations at design milestones
Ensure completeness and accuracy of all estimates including general conditions
Lead Preconstruction Strategy Meetings and Bid Management processes
Create and maintain variance reports to track estimate changes
Develop clear Scopes of Work and manage bidder prequalification/database in Procore
Provide cost analysis and oversee department workload
Facilitate project transition meetings between preconstruction and operations teams
Maintain and build client relationships by providing leadership and planning support
Review and approve final estimates and bid documentation before client submission
Report actual project status (costs and schedule)
Carry out additional tasks as assigned by Senior Management
EXPECTATIONS
Deliver accurate and comprehensive estimates at each design phase
Maintain high-quality communication with clients and internal teams
Lead meetings effectively and manage collaboration across departments
Provide strategic oversight from conceptual design through final contract
Ensure alignment between preconstruction deliverables and project execution needs
Demonstrate proactive leadership in workload management and client satisfaction
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience
5–8 years of field construction experience with supervisory responsibilities
Demonstrated leadership ability and self-starting mindset
Experience with estimating software, cost databases, BIM, and Procore
Strong foundational knowledge of project controls and accounting
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- Location:
- Saint Louis, MO, United States
- Category:
- Engineering