SUMMARY:
The VP of Preconstruction is responsible for providing senior-level leadership and oversight of all pre-award activities. This role ensures that project opportunities are clearly defined, technically feasible, competitively priced, and fully aligned with execution realities prior to contract award. Acting as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams, the Director of Preconstruction is accountable for the quality, consistency, and readiness of all preconstruction deliverables, supporting risk reduction, operational handoff, and overall project success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preconstruction Leadership

• Lead and coordinate preconstruction activities across divisions and project types.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for preconstruction deliverables.
• Establish clear pre-award expectations to ensure smooth transition to construction teams.
• Act as an escalation point for risks, issues, and cross-functional challenges during pursuits.

Cost Planning and Estimating Oversight

• Oversee cost planning and estimating efforts to ensure scope alignment and financial accuracy.
• Ensure estimates are developed using disciplined assumptions and documented risk considerations.
• Guide progression from conceptual budgets to detailed estimates.
• Review and validate pricing strategies prior to proposal submission.

Planning, Scheduling, and Technical Coordination

• Ensure pre-award plans and schedules address sequencing, constraints, and constructability.
• Coordinate technical reviews to validate proposed systems, means, and methods.
• Confirm planning and technical inputs are incorporated into scope, pricing, and proposals.

Scope Definition and Proposal Quality Control

• Ensure scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications are accurate and consistent.
• Oversee proposal quality control for alignment between scope, schedule, cost, and execution intent.
• Support proposal development to ensure professional and accurate submissions.

Purchasing and Buyout Strategy

• Lead early purchasing and buyout strategies during preconstruction.
• Coordinate with purchasing and operations teams to align pre-award commitments with execution plans.
• Support transition from preconstruction intent to post-award procurement activities.

Regulatory, Licensing, and Permitting Coordination

• Identify regulatory, licensing, tax, and permitting requirements early in pursuits.
• Coordinate with internal compliance, PC, and PE resources.
• Ensure regulatory risks are identified and addressed prior to project commitment.

Team Development and Process Improvement

• Mentor and develop preconstruction team members.
• Identify gaps in resources, skills, or processes and recommend improvements.
• Support development and improvement of preconstruction systems, tools, and workflows.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides functional leadership and mentorship to preconstruction contributors.
• No direct supervisory responsibility unless assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, estimating, project management, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading preconstruction activities.
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Preferred:

• Ten (10) or more years of construction or operational leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, and pre-award decision making.
• Working knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, and constructability.
• Ability to lead through influence, judgment, and clear communication.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with estimating platforms, scheduling tools, and construction documentation systems.

Preferred Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
• State contractor licenses or trade-specific certifications relevant to company operations are a plus.