Director of Preconstruction and Estimating

Mp Rpo • Peabody, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This executive-level role partners closely with company leadership to develop pursuit strategies, oversee complex project opportunities, mentor a talented estimating team, and ensure successful project execution from initial opportunity through turnover to Operations. The Director of Preconstruction & Estimating will provide strategic and operational leadership while helping shape the organization's continued growth and success.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing estimating, preconstruction, or related construction teams.
• Significant experience working for a commercial general contractor or construction manager.
• Demonstrated success leading complex project pursuits from concept through project award.
• Extensive experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated work, GMP development, budgeting, and preconstruction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, procurement, logistics, subcontractor markets, and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Estimating and Preconstruction teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Manage department staffing, workload, resource planning, and performance expectations.
• Build a high-performing team capable of supporting a growing project pipeline.
• Oversee estimating activities from opportunity evaluation through final proposal submission and project award.
• Develop pursuit strategies for negotiated and competitive projects.
• Review and approve conceptual budgets, GMPs, ROM estimates, competitive bids, and pricing strategies.
• Evaluate project risks, logistics, subcontractor coverage, procurement strategies, and scheduling.
• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, procurement planning, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure seamless project turnover.
• Participate in client meetings and provide executive-level leadership throughout the preconstruction process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor during project pursuits and client presentations.
• Build lasting relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Support business development efforts through conceptual budgeting, strategic planning, and client engagement.
• Improve estimating processes, technology, reporting, and best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators including win rate, estimate accuracy, profitability, and department capacity.
• Drive innovation and scalable processes that support long-term growth.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation, 185,000-225,000
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, Client pays 80%
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and leadership growth
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director