Vice President of Preconstruction Services - Commercial
Posted 2 weeks ago
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This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all preconstruction activities for the commercial construction portfolio, providing strategic direction, ensuring accurate and competitive estimating, and partnering with business development, operations, and clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve the commercial preconstruction function, including estimating, conceptual budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, and risk analysis
- Establish preconstruction best practices, procedures, and performance metrics across all commercial projects
- Oversee preparation and review of conceptual, schematic, design-development, and GMP estimates
- Lead value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and constructability while maintaining design intent
- Partner with Business Development and Executive Leadership on pursuits, proposals, and presentations
- Manage personnel in multiple offices; lead, mentor, and develop preconstruction managers, estimators, and support staff
- Evaluate project feasibility, margins, and risk profiles prior to contract execution
- Participate in executive reviews, go/no-go decisions, and fee strategy discussions
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in commercial construction
- Significant preconstruction leadership experience
- Proven success managing complex commercial projects and large estimating teams
- Strong understanding of delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, Lump Sum, etc)
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 20+ years of experience in commercial construction, with significant preconstruction leadership experience
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree or professional certifications (LEED, DBIA, CCM, etc.)
- Experience supporting large-scale or diversified commercial portfolios
- Strong market knowledge and trade partner relationships
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Wharton-Smith, Inc. is a full-service construction management firm built on a foundation of integrity, collaboration, and performance. We partner closely with owners, designers, and trade partners to deliver complex commercial projects with precision, transparency, and accountability.