Director Pre-Construction

About This Role

This role leads the Pre-Construction and Estimating function for a commercial construction firm, ensuring accurate, timely, and competitive bid packages. The Director provides hands-on guidance to the estimating team and oversees the entire bid submission process.

Responsibilities

• Direct all pre-construction estimating efforts for commercial projects up to $15M, including oversight of team-assigned bids and development of complex estimates
• Uphold established pre-construction processes, ensure disciplined estimating practices, and maintain accurate historical cost data and scope templates
• Build and maintain customer relationships, participate in site visits and client meetings, and manage broad subcontractor outreach and bid qualification
• Assign projects, provide mentorship to all Estimating Team members, and collaborate closely to ensure complete scopes, accurate proposals, and well-supported bid packages
• Review and approve all estimates, identify risks and opportunities, prepare final bid submissions, and ensure a clean transition to Project Management once awarded

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in commercial construction
• Advanced knowledge of commercial building practices
• Proven experience leading a pre-construction or estimating team
• Expert-level ability with electronic plan-reading and takeoff software
• Solid competency in reviewing drawings, specs, and bid documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of 10 years in commercial construction, with advanced knowledge of commercial building practices

Benefits

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