Director of Preconstruction

Marand Builders Inc•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and well-versed Director of Preconstruction to join our team and play a crucial role in developing, maintaining, and managing all aspects of the performance, profitability, and strategy of the preconstruction team in the Carolina’s, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas while ensuring cohesion with operations and business development through coordination and internal collaboration. About Us In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst Celanse and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado decided to embark on a new venture and Marand Builders, Inc was established. Since the conception of Marand, our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with a customized solution. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when we have provided our clients with the best construction experience. We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidly expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us to become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial / administrative and light-industrial industries. Our ideal candidate will have: The ability to manage multiple preconstruction teams and oversee the productivity of accurate estimates aligning with business development and executive strategy. The ability to mitigate project risks and ensure budget controls are properly established. A bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering At least 10 years estimating/pre-construction experience in commercial construction. Proficient in the use of estimation software. Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills. Leadership skills with the ability to solve problems and motivate others. Manage essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe and timely results on projects. Thorough working knowledge and understanding of scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development. Ability to travel up to 35% throughout the assigned regions. The proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and primary contacts to drive projects for their division Experience collaborating with project team and leadership to ensure that the team delivers the best construction experience Participate in networking opportunities and relevant organizations while actively engaging other affiliations and potential clients Experience in quoting and negotiating contract changes with the client

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree.
10 years estimating/pre-construction experience in commercial construction.
Proficient in the use of estimation software.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
Leadership skills with the ability to solve problems and motivate others.
Manage essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe and timely results on projects.
Thorough working knowledge and understanding of scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development.
Ability to travel up to 35% throughout the assigned regions.

Nice To Haves

The ability to manage multiple preconstruction teams and oversee the productivity of accurate estimates aligning with business development and executive strategy.
The ability to mitigate project risks and ensure budget controls are properly established.
The proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and primary contacts to drive projects for their division
Experience collaborating with project team and leadership to ensure that the team delivers the best construction experience
Participate in networking opportunities and relevant organizations while actively engaging other affiliations and potential clients
Experience in quoting and negotiating contract changes with the client

Responsibilities

Manage multiple regional preconstruction teams to deliver successful and profitable projects across the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas.
Oversee preconstruction activities such as subcontractor pre-qualifications and bid evaluations within each market.
Lead preconstruction meetings, value engineering exercises, and estimating efforts to ensure competitive and accurate proposals.
Serve as the primary Preconstruction leader working directly with Fortune 500 client sourcing and procurement managers, ensuring alignment between client expectations, Marand’s delivery capabilities, and long-term partnership goals.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with client sourcing teams to position Marand as a preferred, go-to partner for repeat and programmatic work across multiple regions.
Lead preconstruction strategies that support program consistency, cost transparency, schedule certainty, and scalability for national and regional clients.
Partner with Business Development and Operations to ensure seamless handoff from pursuit through execution, reinforcing confidence with sourcing managers and end users.
Direct and support project interviews and pitches for regional pursuits.
Establish budget controls and assume responsibility for preconstruction-related profits and losses within assigned regions.
Analyze and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive strategies are applied across multiple markets.
Serve as a resource for complex bids, providing guidance and clarification for estimating teams.
Review and manage project scheduling during preconstruction phases.
Provide oversight for preconstruction-related claims and resolution efforts.
Review design documents to verify complete and accurate scopes.
Identify and address design conflicts, missing information, and cost implications by preparing, tracking, submitting, and distributing preconstruction RFIs.
Manage project controls such as quality, owner relations, and profitability during preconstruction phases.
Serve as the primary Preconstruction leader working directly with Fortune 500 client sourcing and procurement managers, ensuring alignment between client expectations, Marand’s delivery capabilities, and long-term partnership goals.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with client sourcing teams to position Marand as a preferred, go-to partner for repeat and programmatic work across multiple regions.
Lead preconstruction strategies that support program consistency, cost transparency, schedule certainty, and scalability for national and regional clients.
Partner with Business Development and Operations to ensure seamless handoff from pursuit through execution, reinforcing confidence with sourcing managers and end users.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all preconstruction activities and decisions, preparing and presenting reports to senior leadership as needed.
Collaborate closely with business development teams to align strategies and project goals, identifying potential projects and opportunities within the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas markets.
Lead, mentor, and develop regional preconstruction team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders throughout the region.