An established and forward-thinking General Contractor with a strong presence throughout the state is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead major pursuits and manage the growth of the estimating function in their Fort Lauderdale office.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced preconstruction professional who can take responsibility for strategy, team management, and high-level client relationships. The company is active in the public sector and institutional markets. You’ll play a central role in shaping the company’s approach in South Florida or the Gulf Coast and help build a sustainable pipeline.

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Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction activities across assigned region or office
• Direct estimating strategy for CMAR, hard bid, and negotiated pursuits
• Serve as a client-facing leader in pre-bid and design development meetings
• Manage and mentor a growing team of Preconstruction Managers and Estimators
• Coordinate closely with operations and business development on key pursuits
• Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and market intelligence
• Lead the preparation of budgets, cost models, and conceptual estimates

• Base salary in the $160K – $190K range, with comprehensive benefits and incentives
• Strategic leadership position with a chance to shape the company’s market growth
• Influence over key pursuits and long-term planning
• Opportunity to mentor and build a team in an expanding region

• 8–15+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction with a commercial GC
• Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing preconstruction teams
• Deep knowledge of Florida’s public construction markets, especially South Florida or Gulf Coast
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously and deliver under pressure
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field