Director of Preconstruction: Lead High-Impact Projects

Jimmy Jazz; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums

401(k) with employer contributions, 2+

Employer-paid short-term disability

Generous PTO

Team-focused culture

Job summary

MCL is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction leader to own and drive complex estimating efforts for ground-up and renovation projects. You will direct multiple phases from concept to construction documents, ensuring accuracy, risk mitigation, and competitive bids.

You will mentor a team of estimators, develop cost models, and coordinate with operations to align margins and labor rates to win quality work. A fast-paced, ownership-driven culture awaits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive, management-level experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction.
• Experience leading diverse commercial projects — ground-up and renovation — from concept through construction documents, including GMP and CMAR delivery (preferred).
• Proficiency with estimating platforms like Timberline or On-Screen Takeoff, plus Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Fluency in RFP/RFQ preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, and purchasing.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field (preferred) — or the track record that proves you don’t need one.
• Comfortable leading a room of owners, architects, and subs — and leading a team with the same confidence.

Responsibilities

• Own a deep pipeline of ground-up and renovation projects from first concept through groundbreaking.
• Direct conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and lump-sum estimates — and stand behind every one.
• Build and analyze cost models that hold up under pressure through precon and bidding.
• Partner with operations to align margins, labor rates, and strategy so estimates win work that performs.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of preconstruction managers and estimators.
• Set department standards and implement policies and SOPs with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Guide owners, architects, and internal teams through every phase of project development.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Timberline/OST

Excel/Office

RFP/RFQ

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Eng/Arch or equivalent

Tools

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

MCL is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction leader to own and drive complex estimating efforts for ground-up and renovation projects. You will direct multiple phases from concept to construction documents, ensuring accuracy, risk mitigation, and competitive bids.

You will mentor a team of estimators, develop cost models, and coordinate with operations to align margins and labor rates to win quality work. A fast-paced, ownership-driven culture awaits.