Director of Preconstruction

Genuine Search Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation and benefits

Job summary

A leading international real estate developer is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to oversee large-scale projects. This role involves leading preconstruction activities, managing budgets, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in preconstruction and strong leadership skills, with a focus on delivering iconic projects worldwide. Competitive compensation and collaborative culture offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction or estimating.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex developments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, cost modeling, and construction means/methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all preconstruction phases for major projects.
• Lead estimating, cost planning, scheduling, and risk management efforts.
• Manage consultant and subcontractor engagement during early project phases.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Planning

Communication

Negotiation

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

🏗️ Now Hiring: Director of Preconstruction | Global Real Estate Owner & Developer

Join a world-class team shaping skylines across the globe.

Our client — a leading international real estate developer and builder — is seeking an accomplished Director of Preconstruction to lead preconstruction strategy and execution for large-scale developments in the U.S. and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in a company renowned for innovation, design excellence, and construction quality on landmark projects worldwide.

Base pay range

$220,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

🔨 The Role

As Director of Preconstruction, you will lead all preconstruction activities from concept through contract execution. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, and estimating teams to establish accurate budgets, schedules, and constructability strategies — setting each project up for success before breaking ground.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all preconstruction phases for major mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects.
• Lead estimating, cost planning, scheduling, and risk management efforts.
• Partner with development and design teams to assess feasibility and value-engineering options.
• Manage consultant and subcontractor engagement during early project phases.
• Establish and maintain preconstruction best practices, tools, and workflows.
• Mentor and develop a growing team of estimators and project professionals.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical insight and cost data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction or estimating, preferably with a developer or general contractor.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex developments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, cost modeling, and construction means/methods.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, CA (local presence required).
• Join a globally recognized company delivering iconic projects worldwide.
• Strategic leadership role with visibility across global operations.
• Competitive executive compensation and benefits.
• Collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and impact.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industry: Construction