Director of Preconstruction-Electrical Construction

Kimmel Associates; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership impact

Professional growth and advancement

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Kimmel Associates is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the company’s preconstruction operation, from initial client engagement through estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and project handoff.

The role oversees a team of five estimators and partners with clients, project teams, and leadership to drive successful pursuits on large commercial projects. Accubid proficiency is a plus and a strong leadership track record is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating, preconstruction, or project management experience.
• Experience with large-scale commercial electrical construction projects.
• Proven leadership in developing estimating or preconstruction professionals.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction costs, budgets, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full preconstruction process from client engagement through project award.
• Oversee estimating, budgeting, bid strategy, and value engineering.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of five estimators.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Partner with clients, general contractors, and internal teams throughout the pursuit process.
• Develop and implement effective preconstruction strategies for large commercial projects.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.
• Support project turnover and ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to operations.
• Help establish and improve estimating and preconstruction processes.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Preconstruction

Leadership

Budgeting

Value engineering

Client relationships

Project management

Tools

Accubid

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established electrical contractor with a strong presence in the commercial construction market. The company has built its reputation on delivering complex electrical projects with a focus on quality, technical expertise, and strong client relationships.

About the Position

We are seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the company’s entire preconstruction operation, from initial client engagement through estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and project handoff.

This is a key leadership position overseeing a team of five estimators and partnering closely with clients, project teams, and company leadership. The ideal candidate will bring deep electrical estimating and preconstruction experience along with the leadership skills to develop a high-performing team and drive successful project pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full preconstruction process from client engagement through project award.
• Oversee estimating, budgeting, bid strategy, and value engineering.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of five estimators.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Partner with clients, general contractors, and internal teams throughout the pursuit process.
• Develop and implement effective preconstruction strategies for large commercial projects.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.
• Support project turnover and ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to operations.
• Help establish and improve estimating and preconstruction processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in electrical estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Experience with large-scale commercial electrical construction projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing estimating or preconstruction professionals.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction costs, budgets, and project execution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Accubid proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• $150,000–$200,000 base salary, based on experience.
• Leadership position with significant organizational impact.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established estimating team.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative work environment with strong leadership support.