Senior Preconstruction Director

Rosendin•Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Senior Director of Pre-Construction supports estimating and pre-construction services across multiple subregions. The position develops business opportunities with new and existing customers, guided by the Regional VP of Operations, and manages a group of Chief Estimators and Directors of Pre-Construction. The role leads strategies to drive growth, improve efficiency, maximize performance, and promote continuous learning and innovation. It oversees project execution, coordination, and resource allocation; maintains relationships with clients and other stakeholders; and manages pricing and contract financial matters. The position also provides direction to subregions, maintains historical estimate data for analysis and improvement, and performs conceptual estimating with a strong understanding of design/build projects. Additional duties may be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or another related discipline.
Minimum of 17 years of experience in the construction industry with an electrical contractor.
Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods.
Excellent communication skills with owners, architects, and design professionals.
Thorough understanding of design projects and concepts, including design-build, design-assist, IPD, Lean, and LEED.
Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations that significantly affect the profitability of the assigned area.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Oral and written communication skills appropriate to the position.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Education, training, and relevant experience may be combined.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to drive growth, improve efficiency, maximize performance, and foster continuous learning and innovation.
Oversee project execution, timely delivery, resource allocation, and coordination among team members.
Understand and follow company philosophy, systems, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policies.
Maintain liaison with prime clients and architects/engineers to facilitate construction activities.
Build relationships and foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and represent the organization at meetings.
Supervise preparation of pricing quotations for presentation to the prime customer.
Manage contract financial aspects to protect company interests and maintain client relationships.
Provide management, direction, and guidance to multiple subregions for estimating and preconstruction services.
Maintain a historical database of estimates for metric analysis and continuous improvement.
Perform conceptual estimates and apply a deep understanding of design/build projects.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.