Director of Preconstruction - Industrial Water

The Haskell Company; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Leader to guide all preconstruction activities across markets. You will ensure accurate scoping, competitive pricing, and strong client collaboration to position projects for success before construction begins.

You will lead a team, shape strategy, manage budgets and risk, and drive continuous improvement through metrics, digital tools, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction related curriculum.
• 12 years of experience in construction, or 16 years of relevant experience.
• Water and Wastewater Preconstruction experience.
• CMAR and Design Build knowledge.
• Self Perform and Client Facing background.
• Commitment to client service.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of contracts and project accounting.
• Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements with minimal information.
• Knowledge of construction materials, market conditions and trade practices.
• Strong computer skills with preconstruction software tools.
• Detailed, deadline oriented and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Develops the Precon group strategy, vision, and business planning process.
• Aligns Preconstruction with Market goals and client needs.
• Drives pursuit strategy and win planning.
• Coordinates, manages, and trains preconstruction staff.
• Mentors preconstruction leadership and teams.
• Maintains client relationships and leads proposals/presentations.
• Oversees cost models and budgets during development/bidding.
• Ensures accurate and competitive estimates.
• Drives risk management and contingency development.
• Supports buyout and early execution in projects.
• Leads adoption of digital estimating tools and data-driven decisions.
• Travel 10–25% for proposals and events.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

CMAR knowledge

Design-Build knowledge

Client facing

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Contract knowledge

Project accounting

Construction knowledge

Preconstruction software

Estimating tools

Education

BS Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

Job description

At Haskell, you're not just joining a company-you're joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you're starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you'll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you'll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way-while making a real impact.

In this role, you will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all preconstruction activities within a market or group of markets or leads significant portions of the preconstruction group such as Estimating, Supply Chain, Standards, or other important groups. You will ensure that projects are accurately scoped, competitively priced, and positioned for success prior to construction start. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, design teams, project managers, and clients to drive predictable outcomes and strengthen the firm's market position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the VP of Preconstruction in developing the Precon group strategy, vision, and business planning process.
• Ensures the Preconstruction process aligns with Market business development and operational goals.
• Drives pursuit strategy, including go/no-go input and win planning.
• Coordinates, manages, supervises, and trains preconstruction members and support staff.
• Develops and mentors preconstruction leadership and teams.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with existing and new clients.
• Participates with the preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients.
• Attends and participates in business meetings, industry events, and conferences.
• Participates in and assists in attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining top caliber talent.
• Oversees, prepares and analyzes cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
• Ensures Preconstruction deliverables have appropriate budgets and that teams are adhering to those budgets.
• Ensures teams under their leadership are properly assigned to projects and job costed.
• Ensures the preconstruction process, tools, and standards are adhered to for their markets.
• Maintains historical costs and leverages those in analysis of estimates.
• Ensures delivery of accurate, complete, and competitive estimates.
• Oversees risk management, pricing strategy, and contingency development.
• Reviews project constructability and value analysis.
• Monitors monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments. Assists and/or manages the preconstruction department budget.
• Drives continuous improvement in preconstruction processes and competitiveness to increase win rate.
• Supports the project lifecycle through buyout and early execution as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase profit margin on projects.
• Digital / Technical Expectations:
  • Drive adoption of digital estimating tools, cost databases, and analytics.
  • Ensure consistent use of benchmarking and data-driven decision-making.
• Travel for proposal presentations and industry events.
• Visit active construction projects as appropriate.
• Expected travel 10-25% of time as needed.

Education and Years of Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent plus 12 years of experience; or 16 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Water and Wastewater Preconstruction experience
• CMAR and Design Build knowledge
• Self Perform and Client Facing background
• Commitment to client service.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Solid problem-solving capabilities.
• Fundamental knowledge of contracts and project accounting.
• Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements with conceptual ability to work with minimal information.
• Knowledge of construction, materials, market conditions and trade practices.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of preconstruction software tools.
• Demonstrated imaginative, innovative, and succinct approach to a project.
• Detailed and deadline oriented, well-organized, and ability to prioritize.
• Excellent oral and written skills.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities:

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.

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