Director of Preconstruction and Estimating

Talent Road LLC; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Talent Road LLC is seeking a Director of Preconstruction and Estimating to lead our estimating and preconstruction functions. This executive role partners with leadership to shape pursuit strategies, oversee complex project opportunities, and mentor a talented team from opportunity through turnover to Operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in commercial construction estimating, strong leadership and client relationship skills, and a track record of delivering accurate,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing estimating or preconstruction teams.
• Extensive experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated work, GMP development, budgeting, and preconstruction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, procurement, logistics, subcontractor markets, and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for estimating and preconstruction.
• Oversee staffing, workload, resource planning, and performance expectations.
• Develop pursuit strategies for negotiated and competitive projects.
• Review and approve conceptual budgets, GMPs, ROM estimates, competitive bids, and pricing strategies.
• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, procurement planning, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure seamless project turnover.
• Participate in client meetings and provide executive leadership throughout the preconstruction process.

Skills

Leadership

Estimation

Preconstruction

Team development

Client relations

Strategic planning

Education

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

Job description

Director of Preconstruction and Estimating

Lead Strategy. Drive Growth. Build Winning Projects.

Are you a seasoned commercial construction leader with a passion for estimating, preconstruction, and developing high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your strategic insight directly influences company growth, project success, and client relationships?

We're seeking an experienced Director of Preconstruction and Estimating to lead and elevate our estimating and preconstruction functions. This executive-level role partners closely with company leadership to develop pursuit strategies, oversee complex project opportunities, mentor a talented estimating team, and ensure successful project execution from initial opportunity through turnover to Operations.

If you're an accomplished construction professional who combines technical expertise with strong business acumen and leadership, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

As the Director of Preconstruction & Estimating, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership while helping shape the organization's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor the Estimating and Preconstruction teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Manage department staffing, workload, resource planning, and performance expectations.
• Build a high-performing team capable of supporting a growing project pipeline.

Estimating & Pursuit Strategy

• Oversee estimating activities from opportunity evaluation through final proposal submission and project award.
• Develop pursuit strategies for negotiated and competitive projects.
• Review and approve conceptual budgets, GMPs, ROM estimates, competitive bids, and pricing strategies.
• Evaluate project risks, logistics, subcontractor coverage, procurement strategies, and scheduling.
• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, procurement planning, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure seamless project turnover.
• Participate in client meetings and provide executive-level leadership throughout the preconstruction process.

Client & Business Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor during project pursuits and client presentations.
• Build lasting relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Support business development efforts through conceptual budgeting, strategic planning, and client engagement.
• Improve estimating processes, technology, reporting, and best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators including win rate, estimate accuracy, profitability, and department capacity.
• Drive innovation and scalable processes that support long-term growth.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing estimating, preconstruction, or related construction teams.
• Significant experience working for a commercial general contractor or construction manager.
• Demonstrated success leading complex project pursuits from concept through project award.
• Extensive experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated work, GMP development, budgeting, and preconstruction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, procurement, logistics, subcontractor markets, and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate will:

• Deliver accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates.
• Improve win rates while balancing risk and profitability.
• Build and develop a high-performing estimating team.
• Strengthen client and trade partner relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement across estimating and preconstruction processes.
• Contribute to company growth, backlog, profitability, and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing commercial construction organization where you'll have direct influence on strategy, business development, and project success. You'll work alongside executive leadership, help shape the future of the business, and lead a team committed to delivering exceptional results.

What We Offer

• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, Client pays 80%
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and leadership growth
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

If you're ready to lead a high-performing preconstruction team, influence company strategy, and help win some of the region's most exciting commercial construction projects, we encourage you to apply today.