Director of Preconstruction

Risus Talent Partners; Litchfield (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading specialty contractor is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to modernize its estimating function. This role is crucial for leading a team of approximately 15 estimators, focusing on enhancing systems, improving processes, and driving preconstruction performance. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating, expertise in team leadership, and strong skills in estimating software and strategic planning. The company offers a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating/preconstruction experience.
• Proven ability to build or overhaul systems and teams.
• Strong expertise in estimating software and CRM tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all estimating and preconstruction operations.
• Build scalable workflows, tools, and data systems.
• Oversee bid strategy, pricing reviews, workload balance, and quality control.
• Coach and develop the estimating team.
• Coach and develop the estimating team; support succession planning.
• Ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to project execution.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Estimating software expertise

Excellent communication

Tools

CRM tools

CRM tools

Job description

Director of Preconstruction | Onsite in Litchfield, NH

A leading specialty contractor in commercial construction is looking for a Director of Preconstruction to modernize its estimating function and lead a team of ~15 estimators. This is a high‑impact role focused on building better systems, improving processes, and driving stronger preconstruction performance across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all estimating and preconstruction operations
• Build scalable workflows, tools, and data systems
• Oversee bid strategy, pricing reviews, workload balance, and quality control
• Partner with leadership to target customers and manage pipeline strategy
• Coach and develop the estimating team; support succession planning
• Ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to project execution

What You Bring

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating/preconstruction experience (drywall/ACT/envelope preferred)
• Proven ability to build or overhaul systems and teams
• Strong expertise in estimating software and CRM tools
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Project Management

Industries

Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)