Your new company

Our client, a dynamic and growing General Contractor specializes in commercial interiors and large-scale base build projects, is seeking an experienced Director of Preconstruction or Senior Estimator ready to step up into a Director-level role to join their team. They operate across diverse sectors, including government, federal, retail, and commercial markets, and the company is known for delivering high-quality builds ranging from $1–3M interiors to $10–15M base builds. As the Director of Preconstruction, you will be responsible for leading the estimating department, managing a team of 3 Estimators and build robust, data-driven bid strategies that differentiate proposals in high-stakes competitions. You will empower the estimators to lead scope reviews, challenge assumptions, and present confidently to executives and clients.

Your new role

• Lead the preparation of conceptual and detailed budgets, cost models, and competitive estimates across diverse project types and scopes.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and owners during the early design phases to deliver constructability insights, value engineering options, and scope alignment.
• Proposal & Bid Strategy: Oversees the development of RFP responses, bid submissions, and presentations to secure new work, leveraging market data and cost intelligence.
• Evaluate project risks, alternative materials, and delivery methods to reduce uncertainty and ensure profitable project execution.
• Manage preconstruction team including estimators and fosters development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Integrate construction timelines with design deliverables, permitting, and procurement strategies for seamless handoff to operations.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients during the preconstruction phase, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and strategic alignment with project goals.

What you'll need to succeed

• Holds a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8+ years' experience in leading bids across interior/base build projects valued $1-15Million+. Ability to perform quantity takeoffs, conceptual estimating, and competitive bid analysis.
• Experienced analyzing historical cost data, industry trends, and benchmarking tools to validate estimates and optimize pricing accuracy.
• Ability to craft proposal strategies based on client priorities, market conditions, and past bid performance.
• Reviewed post-bid results to refine future approaches and strengthen win rates.
• Proven leadership of Estimators and can set standards for quality, collaboration, and accountability. Facilitates continuous training and cross-functional teamwork.
• Can communicate effectively with owners, developers, and consultants to align scope, budget, and timelines during the preconstruction phase.
• Builds robust, data-driven bid strategies that differentiate proposals in high-stakes competitions.
• Can drive collaboration between operations, estimating, and design stakeholders to ensure a smooth handoff and minimal surprises during construction.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive annual salary: $160,000–$170,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Annual bonus
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Immediate participation in 401(k) match
• Generous PTO: 15 days, plus 5 days of paid sick leave

What you need to do now

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