Estimator

Estimator 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Amenia, NY 12501 $75,000

• $95,000 a year
• Full-time Smith Arnold Partners 9 reviews $75,000
• $95,000 a year
• Full-time We are seeking a highly driven Director of Business Development & Preconstruction to join a growing luxury construction firm focused on high-end residential, hospitality, renovation, and owner-driven projects.

This role will lead the front end of the project pursuit process — generating qualified opportunities, building strategic industry relationships, coordinating preconstruction efforts, and helping convert pursuits into profitable projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who understands both relationship-driven business development and the technical side of estimating and preconstruction. The ideal candidate enjoys building partnerships, leading client conversations, reviewing drawings, coordinating pricing, and helping shape the long-term growth strategy of a premium construction company.

What We Offer:

High-visibility leadership role with direct access to ownership Opportunity to help shape company growth and market strategy Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment Exposure to luxury residential, hospitality, and high-end custom projects Ability to influence business development, preconstruction, and branding initiatives Long-term growth and advancement opportunities Base salary plus uncapped commission potential What People Are Saying "You actually have a seat at the table and influence how the company grows." "It's a relationship-driven environment where professionalism and reputation truly matter." "The projects are high-end, detail-oriented, and client-focused — quality matters here."

Title:

Director of Business Development & Preconstruction Location:

Amenia, NY Salary:

$75,000 to $95,000 +

Commission Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, designers, developers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and referral partners Generate qualified project opportunities through outreach, networking, referrals, and relationship development Lead business development meetings, site walks, networking events, and preconstruction discussions Maintain CRM pipeline tracking, opportunity follow-up, and weekly pursuit updates Coordinate conceptual, schematic, design-development, and detailed construction estimates Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project narratives to identify scope gaps, risks, and cost drivers Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid packages, vendor pricing, alternates, and value-engineering options Lead bid/no-bid evaluations based on project fit, relationships, profitability, and strategic value Prepare polished client-facing proposals including pricing, assumptions, exclusions, and schedule considerations Coordinate estimate reviews with ownership and operations leadership Support smooth handoff from preconstruction to project management after award Serve as a key point of contact for clients, architects, designers, developers, consultants, and internal teams during preconstruction Help align design intent, budgets, schedules, logistics, and execution strategy Support proposal development, branding initiatives, case studies, project sheets, and marketing collateral Contribute to social media content, relationship-based marketing, and market visibility efforts Implement process improvements, CRM systems, proposal templates, and AI-supported workflow tools Maintain organized digital records for bids, proposals, subcontractor pricing, and project documentation

Qualifications:

Experience in construction business development, estimating, preconstruction, project management, or construction operations Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and project risk Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents Strong sales, relationship-building, presentation, and communication skills Experience leading client meetings, proposal reviews, and preconstruction discussions Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously Comfortable working directly with ownership in an entrepreneurial environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management or CRM software platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience within luxury residential, hospitality, renovation, or high-end custom construction projects Existing relationships with architects, designers, developers, owner representatives, construction managers, or referral partners Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Buildertrend, HubSpot, Monday, Zoho, PlanGrid, or estimating software Experience preparing client-facing budgets, proposals, scope clarifications, and value-engineering presentations Exposure to marketing initiatives, project photography, website content, social media, or sales collateral Comfort using AI tools for proposal writing, meeting summaries, workflow organization, and business development support

Pay:

$75,000.00

• $95,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person