My client is a multi $B revenue, premium Top ENR general contractor, well established across 15+ verticals with 10+ regional offices. Renowned for their employee-centric culture, their average employee-tenure sits at 7.5 years.
THE POSITION: Director of Preconstruction, Mission Critical
My client are seeking a Preconstruction leader with 10+ years of experience, to be the lead for their latest, and fastest growing market sector - Mission Critical.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team focused on preparing competitive proposals and securing new project opportunities
- Develop and sustain strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners
- Work alongside estimating teams to define and continuously refine project scopes
- Collaborate with operations and client-facing teams to ensure alignment and consistency in service delivery
- Support the growth and development of team members through coaching and mentorship
- Encourage collaboration across functions including operations, planning, digital teams, design, and marketing
- Partner with internal departments to maximize the effective use of tools and processes
- Drive ongoing improvements and manage change initiatives within the function
- Contribute to strategic decisions on pursuing new business opportunities
- Monitor and manage prequalification activities and track progress of partner engagements
- Ensure appropriate staffing approaches are defined and followed for project requirements
- Review and oversee bid-related documentation, including forms and compliance requirements
- Prepare and manage proposals related to early-stage project services
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and selection processes
- Support the preparation and finalization of partner agreements in line with internal standards
- Maintain clear communication with clients throughout the procurement and award stages
- Promote and model company values in all interactions
Requirements:
- Degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) across estimating, procurement, or project delivery
- Data center preconstruction experience is a strict requirement
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities
- A team-oriented leadership approach with a focus on collaboration
- Solid technical understanding of construction practices; experience with complex facilities is advantageous
- Awareness of industry trends and ability to support competitive positioning
- Broad experience in preconstruction activities, including planning, resourcing, and risk evaluation
- Experience managing teams across multiple locations is beneficial
- Familiarity with integrated or design-build delivery methods is an advantage