Director of Preconstruction: AI-Driven Multifamily Budgets

Centurion Selection; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Selection seeks a Director of Preconstruction for a leading multifamily builder/developer in the DFW area. The role oversees the preconstruction function, guiding front-end planning, budgeting, and procurement to ensure on-budget delivery.

The candidate will drive automation, AI-driven estimating, and data-enabled decision-making across projects, collaborating with Development, Design and Executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant preconstruction or estimating experience within multifamily construction.
• Experience as Director, Preconstruction Manager, Chief Estimator or senior estimating leadership.
• Strong knowledge of garden-style, wrap, podium and large-scale apartment construction.
• Experience with general contractors, multifamily builders or vertically integrated developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Preconstruction Department and team.
• Manage multiple multifamily projects through conceptual estimating to GMP.
• Develop conceptual and schematic estimates using cost data and market intelligence.
• Oversee GMP development, bid leveling, procurement and scope analysis.
• Partner with Development during land acquisition and feasibility.
• Provide early-stage cost analysis to support investment decisions.
• Review drawings for cost, constructability and risk.
• Lead value engineering while preserving design intent.
• Maintain relationships with subs, suppliers, architects, and consultants.
• Develop cost databases and benchmarking across the portfolio.
• Monitor pricing, labor conditions, material escalation, and supply risks.
• Establish preconstruction procedures, reporting standards, and KPIs.
• Recruit, mentor and develop team members.
• Collaborate with Operations for a seamless transition to construction.
• Present budgets, risks, and procurement strategies to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Preconstruction

Estimating

AI in construction

Cost benchmarking

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Centurion Selection seeks a Director of Preconstruction for a leading multifamily builder/developer in the DFW area. The role oversees the preconstruction function, guiding front-end planning, budgeting, and procurement to ensure on-budget delivery.

The candidate will drive automation, AI-driven estimating, and data-enabled decision-making across projects, collaborating with Development, Design and Executive leadership.