Director of Preconstruction

Michael Page; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Louisville seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead civil preconstruction from early planning through handoff. You will guide estimating, budgeting, planning, and coordination activities that shape clear, practical project approaches before construction begins.

This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, mentor a talented team, and partner with executive management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading preconstruction activities.
• Experience developing estimates, budgets, and pricing for construction work.
• Ability to review project scope and identify key planning assumptions.
• Experience coordinating preconstruction schedules and project inputs.
• Knowledge of constructability review and project planning methods.
• Ability to communicate preconstruction details clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil preconstruction activities from early planning through project handoff.
• Review project information to define scope, assumptions, and key preconstruction needs.
• Develop cost estimates that provide a clear basis for project planning.
• Prepare budgets and pricing inputs for civil construction work.
• Coordinate preconstruction schedules to keep planning activities on track.
• Review constructability considerations to identify practical project approaches.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align project details before construction starts.
• Present preconstruction information clearly to support informed project decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Preconstruction

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Constructability

Stakeholder comms

Job description

As a Director of Preconstruction in Louisville, you will lead preconstruction work for a large GC shaping project plans before construction begins. You will guide estimating, planning, and coordination activities that help the Construction department prepare clear, practical project approaches.

Our client is a well-established construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across multiple market sectors that includes wastewater, industrial, power plants, commercial and civil construction.. The company offers an outstanding culture, long-term stability, strong leadership, and a commitment to employee growth and work-life balance.

Description

• Lead civil preconstruction activities from early planning through project handoff.
• Review project information to define scope, assumptions, and key preconstruction needs.
• Develop cost estimates that provide a clear basis for project planning.
• Prepare budgets and pricing inputs for civil construction work.
• Coordinate preconstruction schedules to keep planning activities on track.
• Review constructability considerations to identify practical project approaches.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align project details before construction starts.
• Present preconstruction information clearly to support informed project decisions.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• Experience leading preconstruction activities.
• Experience developing estimates, budgets, and pricing for construction work.
• Ability to review project scope and identify key planning assumptions.
• Experience coordinating preconstruction schedules and project inputs.
• Knowledge of constructability review and project planning methods.
• Ability to communicate preconstruction details clearly with stakeholders.

Job Offer

• This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence project strategy and mentor a talented team.
• Yearly bonus.
• Step into a key leadership role with direct visibility to executive management.
• Influence the growth and development of a rapidly expanding construction firm.
• Receive a highly competitive compensation package, including bonus potential and profit sharing.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance, strong company culture, generous PTO, and industry-leading benefits.
• Salary of $185,000 to $210,000.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.