Director of Preconstruction
About The Position
Marous Brothers Construction (MBC), located in Willoughby, Ohio, is seeking a self-motivated Director of Preconstruction for our Special Projects Group. MBC is recognized as one of the leading construction firms in the Midwest, offering integrated services for complete construction solutions. Join Marous Brothers Construction as a full-time Director of Preconstruction and step into a role designed for leaders. Based onsite in Willoughby, OH, you'll take full ownership of high-profile, complex construction projects where accountability, precision, and leadership drive results. At MBC, top talent is trusted with real responsibility and given the runway to influence how projects are built and delivered. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, push expectations higher, and want your expertise to make a visible, lasting impact, this is where you separate yourself! As a full-time Director of Preconstruction at Marous Brothers Construction, you will direct and coordinate all estimating and preconstruction activities for the group. This role leads the entire estimating function-from conceptual budgeting through hard bids-while guiding project teams through the critical early stages of the project lifecycle. You'll oversee and mentor Project Estimators, manage workloads and bid schedules, refine budgets, review subcontractor bids and proposals, and ensure estimating procedures and standards are consistently followed. Working closely with Business Development, Operations leaders, Project Managers, and Design partners, you'll help position projects for successful execution long before construction begins. You'll also play a key role in client relationships-preparing conceptual budgets, participating in strategy discussions, and representing MBC professionally with owners, partners, and industry organizations. In design-build environments, you'll collaborate with design leadership to align scope, schedule, and budget through contract execution.
Requirements
- 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
- Extensive work on both competitive bid projects and conceptual budgets.
- At least five years at a senior estimating or leadership level.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
- Strong technical judgment.
- Financial acumen.
- Deep understanding of construction practices, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Analytical, organized, and decisive.
- Ability to manage complexity.
- Ability to mentor teams.
- Ability to improve processes.
- Ability to communicate confidently with clients and executives alike.
- Must be able to pass background check.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate all estimating and preconstruction activities for the group.
- Lead the entire estimating function from conceptual budgeting through hard bids.
- Guide project teams through the critical early stages of the project lifecycle.
- Oversee and mentor Project Estimators.
- Manage workloads and bid schedules.
- Refine budgets.
- Review subcontractor bids and proposals.
- Ensure estimating procedures and standards are consistently followed.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Operations leaders, Project Managers, and Design partners to position projects for successful execution.
- Play a key role in client relationships, preparing conceptual budgets, participating in strategy discussions, and representing MBC professionally with owners, partners, and industry organizations.
- In design-build environments, collaborate with design leadership to align scope, schedule, and budget through contract execution.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay & Bonuses
- Car allowance and cell phone
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Orthodontic, Mental Health, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Maternity Leave via STD
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel Reimbursement
- $3,000 Referral Bonus
- Free Parking
- Fitness Room
- Open Kitchen
- Outdoor Courtyard
- Marous University (weekly free education)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Path Opportunities
- Mentor Program
- Monthly Events
- Community Engagement Opportunities
- Company Wellness Program
- Friendly/Helpful Employees
- Casual Fridays
- Employee Assistance Program (Legal & Financial)
- Virtual Health Options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
