Director of Preconstruction PEMB

Fleming Complete LLC•Mesa, AZ

2d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Director of Preconstruction leads preconstruction efforts for commercial construction projects and oversees the process from estimating and budgeting through client negotiations and contract management. The role is responsible for accurate cost projections, efficient resource planning, and coordination with project teams to establish a strong foundation for project execution. It also involves leading and developing the preconstruction department, strengthening client and subcontractor relationships, and supporting business strategy and project pursuits.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in construction management or a related field.
10+ years of experience in preconstruction and full-cycle estimating.
At least 4 years in a formal leadership role managing direct reports.
3+ years working with Butler manufacturing.
Current valid Arizona Driver's License with a clean driving record.
Ability to work independently in the United States in various temperatures and environments.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead development of multi-tier cost models, negotiated GMP estimates, and hard-bid estimates.
Standardize and improve departmental workflows, bid-leveling templates, and historical cost data tracking across market sectors.
Enforce target metrics for estimate accuracy.
Expand subcontractor bid coverage across major trade disciplines and foster relationships with regional trade partners.
Oversee alignment and leveling of subcontractor proposals to promote transparency and prevent unforeseen field change orders.
Manage, mentor, and develop the preconstruction department, including estimators and preconstruction managers.
Establish KPIs for department capacity, win/hit ratios, proposal cycle times, and margin health.
Standardize the handoff from Preconstruction to Operations, ensuring project managers and field superintendents have clear information on budgets, purchase orders, and execution risks.
Participate in go/no-go evaluations for prospective projects, providing analysis of risk, resource availability, and revenue potential.
Co-author RFP/RFQ proposals and present with Business Development during major shortlist client interviews.
Structure and review contractual language, including AIA or custom owner agreements, to protect the company's financial interests and scope boundaries.