Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: Approximately $250,000 base salary + performance bonus + benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Preconstruction to lead the planning, estimating, and strategic development of large-scale industrial and mission-critical construction projects.
Based in San Antonio, this role will oversee the full preconstruction lifecycle including cost planning, design coordination, constructability reviews, and procurement strategies for complex facilities such as data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and other mission-critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Preconstruction Leadership
- Lead the preconstruction process for large-scale industrial and mission-critical developments.
- Direct project estimating, cost modeling, and feasibility analysis.
- Establish project budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies during early development stages.
- Ensure seamless transition from preconstruction to operations and construction teams.
Estimating & Cost Strategy
- Oversee the development of detailed cost estimates for complex projects valued $100M+.
- Evaluate subcontractor pricing, market conditions, and supply chain risks.
- Implement cost benchmarking and value engineering strategies to maintain competitive bids.
Design & Technical Coordination
- Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and consultants during design development.
- Lead constructability reviews and value engineering exercises to optimize project outcomes.
- Identify design risks and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support project pursuits, proposals, and presentations to clients and partners.
- Provide strategic input on project feasibility, cost drivers, and market conditions.
- Build strong working relationships with owners, developers, and design teams.
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of estimators, preconstruction managers, and cost engineers.
- Establish departmental standards, best practices, and reporting processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in preconstruction systems, tools, and methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of construction industry experience, with significant leadership experience in preconstruction or estimating.
- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects.
- Experience developing cost plans for projects valued $100M–$1B+.
- Strong knowledge of construction pricing, procurement strategies, risk analysis, and value engineering.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project pursuits.
