Director of Preconstruction & Business Development (Drywall & Framing)

Ironcore Construction • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Director of Preconstruction and Business Development will lead efforts to expand client relationships, identify new opportunities, secure profitable contracts, and oversee preconstruction and estimating activities for a drywall, framing, and taping subcontractor serving commercial and residential construction projects. The primary objective is to generate new business and grow profitable revenue.

This role combines business development leadership with hands-on estimating expertise. The Director will work closely with company leadership and the Director of Operations to pursue suitable projects, prepare competitive proposals, and ensure successful handoffs to field teams. The position is in-house and full-time.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of drywall and metal framing estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Demonstrated success generating new business and developing general contractor relationships.
• A proven track record of converting opportunities into profitable awarded projects.
• Strong knowledge of drywall, metal framing, insulation, taping, and commercial construction.
• Ability to personally prepare accurate estimates and lead complex bidding efforts.
• Experience with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, WinBid, or Plexxis.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, project costs, and margins.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities, deadlines, and client relationships simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, accountability, and business judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Established relationships with general contractors and developers throughout the Bay Area.
• Commercial drywall, multifamily, affordable housing, or prevailing wage experience.
• Knowledge of union labor pricing, fire-rated assemblies, and local building codes.
• Experience leading estimating teams or coordinating remote takeoff resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to generate new business and grow revenue.
• Build lasting relationships with general contractors, developers, and industry partners.
• Identify, pursue, and secure profitable commercial and multifamily construction projects.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities and prospective clients.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Personally prepare and review drywall, framing, insulation, and taping estimates.
• Oversee preconstruction activities, bid schedules, pricing, and proposal quality.
• Coordinate estimating resources and remote takeoff support.
• Review drawings, specifications, material pricing, labor costs, and project risks.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and protect project profitability.
• Partner with Operations on project feasibility, staffing, schedules, and turnover.
• Track awarded revenue, bid success rates, client development, and profitability.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity, with structure to be determined.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through the North Coast States Carpenters Union.
• 15 days of paid time off annually, as outlined in the Company benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility anticipated after 90 days, subject to plan confirmation.
• Phone allowance.
• Vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed