Preconstruction Director

• Advanced Manufacturing / Science & Technology at Niche SSP
• No.1 for Estimating Talent Preconstruction Director
• Advanced Manufacturing / Science & Technology at Niche SSP
• No.

1 for Estimating Talent in Alexandria, Virginia Posted in 11 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Preconstruction Director

• Advanced Manufacturing / Science & Technology The Preconstruction Director leads enterprise-level preconstruction within the Advanced Manufacturing / Science & Technology Division , ensuring high-quality, low-risk GMPs, seamless handoffs to operations, and a strong experience for clients and trade partners.

Role Overview Leadership & Strategy Partner with divisional and regional leadership to scale preconstruction teams and capabilities in line with strategic growth plans. Translate business strategy into clear priorities and goals for preconstruction teams. Drive consistency in preconstruction standards, processes, tools, and technology across the divisio n. People Leadership Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams. Oversee estimating, purchasing, and VDC functions alongside department leaders. Manage staffing, workload planning, succession planning, career development, and performance. Coach and mentor managers and future leaders. Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environmen t. Preconstruction Delivery Lead preconstruction strategy and execution across major projects and pursuits. Oversee estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews, VDC, scheduling, procurement, permitting, logistics, and project planning. Ensure accurate, well-documented proposals and GMPs aligned with project risk and delivery strategy. Support multiple delivery methods includin g CMAR, Design-Build, and IPD. Ensure smooth project transitions from preconstruction into operation s. Estimating & Cost Management Partner with estimating leadership to maintain historical cost databases across Advanced Manufacturing, Science & Technology project types. Drive conceptual estimating, cost planning, value engineering, and risk mitigation. Ensure estimating assumptions, scopes, contingencies, and pricing strategies are clearly documented. Monitor financial performance, recoverability, and preconstruction budget s. Procurement & Trade Partners Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners. Maintain subcontractor performance data to support buyout and risk decisions. Identify additional trade partners to expand capacity in key markets. Support early procurement and long-lead equipment strategie s. VDC & Technology Partner with VDC leadership to develop project-specific BIM execution plans. Drive adoption of technology and innovative preconstruction processes. Improve consistency, efficiency, quality, and risk management through standardized tools and workflow s. Clients & Business Development Partner with Business Development on pursuits, client capture strategies, and account planning. Participate in client presentations and major pursuit strategies. Strengthen relationships with owners, design teams, consultants, and trade partners. Support fee strategy, profitability, and margin enhancement on new work. Risk & Operations Partner closely with Operations to align estimates with logistics, phasing, procurement, constructability, and execution strategies. Review contracts with leadership and legal teams to identify risk and fee opportunities. Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies. Train Operations teams on preconstruction standards and processes. Key Competencies Strategic business and market awareness Strong financial and technical understanding Executive-level communication and presentation skills Negotiation and facilitation Building and developing high-performing teams Accountability and performance management Coaching and leadership development Change management Client and trade partner relationship development Cross-functional leadership within complex organizations Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field. 10-15+ years of experie nce across preconstruction, estimating, operations, procurement, scheduling, or supply chain management. Experience leading preconstruction departments, managers, and multidisciplinary teams. 5-10+ years of construction management or A/E industry experience. Experience with multiple project delivery methods includi ng CMAR, Design-Build, and IPD preferred. Design-phase and Design-Build management experience preferred. Strong experience with in Advanced Manufacturing, Mission Critical, Life Sciences, or other technically complex construction sect ors highly desirable. Skills & Abilities Advanced presentation, negotiation, and facilitation skills. Strong financial and technical acumen. Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations. Strong strategic thinking and structured decision-making. Ability to drive organizational change and process improvement. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Proven track record of delivering results within complex construction environments.