Director of Preconstruction: Lead Growth & Complex Projects

Ardith Rademacher & Associates; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Ardith Rademacher & Associates seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead complex commercial projects and shape the firm’s growth. This role partners with executive leadership to mentor the preconstruction team, drive strategic pursuits, and influence project decisions at the highest level.

The successful candidate will bring strong estimating leadership, a track record with large-scale healthcare, life sciences, and science & technology projects, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual estimating skills.
• Experience leading large, complex commercial construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring and developing estimators and preconstruction professionals.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building abilities.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead major pursuits and influence growth for the firm.
• Mentor and develop preconstruction staff and foster talent.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape business direction and decisions.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project outcomes and growth.
• Cultivate a high-trust, collaborative culture within a hybrid work environment.

Skills

Conceptual estimating

Large-scale projects

Pursuit management

Mentoring

Client relations

Strategic leadership

Job description

Ardith Rademacher & Associates seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead complex commercial projects and shape the firm’s growth. This role partners with executive leadership to mentor the preconstruction team, drive strategic pursuits, and influence project decisions at the highest level.

The successful candidate will bring strong estimating leadership, a track record with large-scale healthcare, life sciences, and science & technology projects, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style