Director of Preconstruction

Dant Clayton Corporation; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dant Clayton Corporation in Louisville, KY seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for complex projects. You will guide proposal development, risk assessment, and coordination across design, engineering, operations and manufacturing to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires deep preconstruction expertise, strong client-facing skills, and a track record of negotiating contracts and managing budgets. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, architecture, construction management, or similar field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of preconstruction experience.
• Experience in construction/manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience with Procore and other construction tech; AI experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and customer-facing capabilities.
• Proven contract review and negotiation experience.
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of the design/build process.
• Capacity to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with design, engineering, operations and project delivery.
• Develop and manage preconstruction work plans, schedules, and SOWs.
• Review RFPs, contracts, and project manuals; identify risks and potential pitfalls.
• Coordinate with Subcontractors to develop proposals and installation scopes.
• Maintain adherence to budget, quality and safety standards; inspect sites during preconstruction.
• Lead the preconstruction process from pursuit to approved customer submittals.
• Manage schedule, scope, and design changes from proposal through 100% construction documents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Client management

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Architect/CM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

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Director of Preconstruction

Full Time Louisville, KY, US

Job Summary

The Director of preconstruction role is responsible for project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards during project pursuits. The Director of Preconstruction’s responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all areas of preconstruction management, including Project Planning, Estimating Review, Pursuit Strategy, Proposal Generation, Internal/External Collaboration, and Precon Project Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Assume the lead with confidence on all assigned projects. Ability to lead cross-functionally without authority.
• Implement project work plans and make revisions when needed.
• Troubleshoot project issues and offer solutions on how to act and resolve.
• Communicate effectively with Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Internal Groups responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Review of the Request for Proposal and Project Manual. Provide feedback to leadership regarding requirements and items of concern, identify key risk factors, and potential project pitfalls.
• Review the Prime Contract, Subcontract, Bid Documents, labor requirements, site requirements, general conditions, and all similar requirements delineated in the documents.
• Serve as the main point of contact with Subcontractors for field construction-related issues during the preconstruction phase.
• Collaborate with the Subcontractors to develop proposals.
• Prepare installation Scopes of Work (SOW) to include with Dant Clayton proposals.
• SOW’s shall include all elements of construction, including site requirements, schedule, phasing/sequencing, constructability, logistics, and manpower.
• Maintain strict adherence to budgetary guidelines, quality, and safety standards.
• Periodically inspect construction sites during preconstruction.
• Identify elements of project designs and construction that may potentially give rise to disputes and claims.
• Review contract documents during the pursuit phase, when available, to identify key risk factors both contractually and from a construction perspective.
• Assist with presentation preparations (AIA and others).
• Generate initial project schedules in coordination with field operations.
• Lead the preconstruction process on assigned projects from the pursuit phase through approved customer submittals.
• Manage potential impact of schedule, scope, and design changes from initial proposal through 100% construction documents.
• Direct the design assist scope on assigned projects.
• Effectively work cross-functionally and as a liaison between territory managers, estimating, preconstruction, design, manufacturing, and construction inputs.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar field; advanced degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of preconstruction experience.
• Experience in the construction/manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Experience in Procore and other technology advancements in the construction industry. AI experience preferred.
• Passion for participating/leading a team that secures new business via a collaborative approach with design, engineering, operations, and project delivery.
• Must have proven contract review and negotiation experience.
• Must have hands‑on experience with sequencing and phasing on construction projects.
• Must have the ability to effectively analyze and assess site conditions.
• Must have experience with sales and possess strong customer‑facing capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of the design/build process.
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
• Must have excellent overall computer and information technology skills.
• Must be customer service oriented with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Good client management and goodwill‑building ability.
• Effective time management and logical decision‑making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• Business travel as required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel as needed, including driving and/or flying.
• Ability to safely navigate through construction sites.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.