Director of Preconstruction Services

A well-established construction organization is seeking an experienced leader to oversee its Preconstruction and Estimating functions. This role provides strategic direction, leadership, and operational oversight for teams responsible for budgeting, estimating, and delivering preconstruction services to clients. The position plays a key role in guiding projects from the early planning and design stages through final pricing and contract execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction industry experience, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate closely with clients, design teams, and internal operations staff.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management
Provide leadership and oversight for the Preconstruction and Estimating departments.
Motivate, coach, and manage team members to support high performance and professional development.
Define roles, responsibilities, and project assignments in collaboration with operational leadership.
Establish and maintain best practices, processes, and standards to support high-quality preconstruction services.

Preconstruction Strategy & Project Oversight
Lead preconstruction services from project award through final pricing and transition to construction.
Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and final pricing estimates.
Collaborate with internal teams to establish project budgets, schedules, and scope alignment.
Monitor project design development and identify changes impacting budget or schedule.
Conduct constructability reviews to ensure designs align with construction feasibility and cost expectations.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain strong relationships with project owners, architects, and consultants.
Participate in project meetings to review progress, address coordination challenges, and ensure alignment among stakeholders.
Communicate preconstruction progress, risks, and solutions to clients and internal teams.
Lead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives to support client objectives.

Estimating & Financial Oversight
Coordinate with estimating teams to develop detailed project budgets and pricing proposals.
Review and present project budgets and estimates to clients and project stakeholders.
Monitor project budgets to maintain alignment with owner expectations and project financial goals.
Support negotiation of contracts and final pricing agreements.
Oversee subcontractor and supplier procurement strategies when required.

Project Transition & Operational Coordination
Ensure proper transition of projects from preconstruction to operations teams.
Lead project handoff meetings and ensure complete transfer of documentation and project information.
Support contract review processes and assist with preconstruction-related negotiations.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related disciplines.
Several years of experience in construction, estimating, or preconstruction leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of construction estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery methods.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in a construction or project delivery environment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to regional offices or project locations as needed.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to work additional hours when required to meet project or business needs.

Preferred Experience

Post Date

Job Type

Full Time

Location Type

On Site

Location

Philadelphia

Salary Range

$180,000

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