Director of Preconstruction: Strategy & Value Engineering

Frey Consulting Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Consulting Group is seeking a Director of Preconstruction for a premier regional contractor in Louisiana. You will lead all preconstruction operations, cost estimating, value engineering, and design‑build alignment to drive budget certainty and early project strategy.

You will bridge owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams, manage risk, and present proposals to key stakeholders with a proven 10+ year track record in commercial general contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent executive field experience in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial general contracting experience with strong preconstruction leadership.
• Proficiency with modern estimating, takeoff, and management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction department, refining standards for conceptual estimating, risk management, and bid packaging.
• Develop highly accurate conceptual estimates, budgets, and lump-sum cost models for commercial/institutional projects.
• Collaborate on design-build & CMAR opportunities, evaluating constructability and delivering value engineering options.
• Oversee subcontractor networks and procurement across Louisiana and Texas; manage bid solicitations and scope alignment.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction leadership

Negotiation

Executive presentation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Project

Job description

The Personnel Consulting Group is seeking a Director of Preconstruction for a premier regional contractor in Louisiana. You will lead all preconstruction operations, cost estimating, value engineering, and design‑build alignment to drive budget certainty and early project strategy.

You will bridge owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams, manage risk, and present proposals to key stakeholders with a proven 10+ year track record in commercial general contracting.