Vice President of Preconstruction

The Vice President of Preconstruction will serve as a key executive leader responsible for strategy, team leadership, client engagement, and oversight of all preconstruction activities—from early-stage pursuit through project turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor the preconstruction and estimating team, establishing best practices and scalable processes
• Partner with executive leadership on business strategy, market expansion, and project selection
• Drive continuous improvement in pricing accuracy, risk evaluation, and preconstruction execution

Preconstruction Oversight

• Oversee all phases of preconstruction including budgeting, conceptual estimating, and GMP development
• Ensure alignment between preconstruction, operations, and business development teams
• Provide executive-level review of estimates, schedules, and project assumptions

Client & Business Development Interface

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, developers, and design partners during early project phases
• Support pursuit strategy, presentations, and proposal development
• Strengthen long-term client relationships with a focus on repeat business

Technical & Operational Excellence

• Guide feasibility studies, site selection input, and due diligence efforts
• Ensure constructability, cost efficiency, and schedule feasibility are embedded early in project planning
• Collaborate with in-house and external design teams to optimize project outcomes

Qualifications

• 12–20+ years of experience in commercial construction, with a strong emphasis in preconstruction or estimating
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Background in industrial, warehouse/distribution, manufacturing, or large-scale commercial projects preferred
• Strong financial acumen with experience in conceptual estimating and GMP development
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred