Director of Preconstruction - Cleveland, OH

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ENR Top 100 GC (National Scale)

On Offer

  • Lead business development, preconstruction, and estimating teams across multiple offices at a top construction management firm.
  • Drive preconstruction strategy for diverse projects ranging from $1M to $200M.
  • Cultivate client relationships within a collaborative culture focused on integrity, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor the preconstruction, estimating, and business development teams to drive operational excellence and collaboration
  • Partner with executive leadership to secure and deliver over $250MM in annual revenue through strategic project acquisition and client engagement
  • Lead the preconstruction phase for a wide range of project sizes and types, ensuring alignment of budgets, scope, design, and construction methodology
  • Direct contract negotiations and ensure stakeholder alignment through clear, proactive communication
  • Support pursuit strategy, proposal development, and client presentations alongside marketing and development teams
  • Maintain a strong presence with clients, consultants, and partners, helping to shape the company’s reputation and project portfolio in target markets

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity
  • Proven track record of delivering preconstruction strategies for large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects, including projects exceeding $100MM
  • Strong understanding of cost modeling, scheduling, and constructability across various project types and delivery models
  • Excellent client-facing communication and negotiation skills
  • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage across offices and build alignment within multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficient in preconstruction software, estimating platforms, and project management systems
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