Director of Preconstruction
- $160,000 - $200,000
- Los Angeles, CA
Top ENR Ranked General Contractor is Hiring a Director of Preconstruction in Los Angeles! Competitive compensation + leadership opportunity.
A bit about us:
A nationally recognized ENR Top 20 General Contractor is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead and elevate preconstruction strategy across major West Coast markets. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, employee-ownership model, and portfolio of high-profile healthcare, education, commercial, and civic projects. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and client partnership, this company empowers its leaders to shape both project and organizational success.
Why join us?
Why Join
Work with one of the nation’s most respected builders with a track record of award-winning projects.
Employee-owned structure offering long-term stability and career growth.
Culture of transparency, teamwork, and innovation.
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Work with one of the nation’s most respected builders with a track record of award-winning projects.
Employee-owned structure offering long-term stability and career growth.
Culture of transparency, teamwork, and innovation.
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Job Details
About the Role
The Director of Preconstruction will oversee all aspects of preconstruction and estimating operations, managing teams, processes, and client relationships to ensure accurate budgeting, constructability analysis, and successful handoff to operations. This is a high-impact, visible leadership role ideal for a construction executive with proven experience in complex, large-scale projects ($50M–$500M+).
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preconstruction department overseeing estimating, budgeting, and design phase collaboration for pursuits across Southern California.
Provide strategic leadership in project feasibility, risk assessment, scheduling, and cost modeling.
Manage and mentor preconstruction managers, estimators, and engineers.
Partner with operations and executive leadership to secure and deliver winning project strategies.
Build and maintain client and design partner relationships to enhance early-phase engagement and repeat business.
Oversee GMP development, bid evaluations, and value-engineering strategies.
Implement best practices, software systems, and workflow improvements across the preconstruction function.
Contribute to company growth by supporting new market development and high-value pursuits.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
12+ years of progressive preconstruction and estimating experience with a major general contractor.
Proven track record leading preconstruction teams on large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, or institutional projects.
Strong proficiency in cost modeling, conceptual estimating, and design-phase collaboration.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
Experience with design-build and CMAR delivery methods required.
Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam, OST, Revit, Procore, and estimating platforms.
The Director of Preconstruction will oversee all aspects of preconstruction and estimating operations, managing teams, processes, and client relationships to ensure accurate budgeting, constructability analysis, and successful handoff to operations. This is a high-impact, visible leadership role ideal for a construction executive with proven experience in complex, large-scale projects ($50M–$500M+).
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preconstruction department overseeing estimating, budgeting, and design phase collaboration for pursuits across Southern California.
Provide strategic leadership in project feasibility, risk assessment, scheduling, and cost modeling.
Manage and mentor preconstruction managers, estimators, and engineers.
Partner with operations and executive leadership to secure and deliver winning project strategies.
Build and maintain client and design partner relationships to enhance early-phase engagement and repeat business.
Oversee GMP development, bid evaluations, and value-engineering strategies.
Implement best practices, software systems, and workflow improvements across the preconstruction function.
Contribute to company growth by supporting new market development and high-value pursuits.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
12+ years of progressive preconstruction and estimating experience with a major general contractor.
Proven track record leading preconstruction teams on large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, or institutional projects.
Strong proficiency in cost modeling, conceptual estimating, and design-phase collaboration.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
Experience with design-build and CMAR delivery methods required.
Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam, OST, Revit, Procore, and estimating platforms.
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