Director Preconstruction & Estimating

Jobot; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Preconstruction & Estimating in Birmingham, AL to lead and scale our preconstruction operations. You will guide pricing strategy, risk, and profitability across data centers, healthcare, retail, and other sectors.

In this executive role, you will build high-performing teams, establish enterprise cost intelligence, and partner with executives to expand our market footprint, while adopting advanced estimating software and AI-driven workflows.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in construction
• 6+ years leading estimating/preconstruction teams
• Experience overseeing $250M+ in annual project pursuit value
• Proficiency in estimating platforms (Sage, Timberline, WinEst, BuildingConnected) and Primavera P6/MS Project, Excel

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of estimating operations and mentor a multi-tiered team
• Establish company-wide estimating benchmarks, pricing models, and cost databases
• Oversee bid/no-bid decisions, risk mitigation, margins and pricing for complex pursuits (>$250M)
• Direct buyout strategies, value engineering, and scheduling with Design, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain
• Serve as senior commercial leader during major pursuits, negotiations, and presentations
• Drive adoption of advanced estimating software, ERP integrations, data analytics, and AI-enabled workflows

Skills

Executive Leadership

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Sage

Timberline

WinEst

BuildingConnected

Primavera P6/MS Project

Excel

Job description

Director Preconstruction & Estimating

$200000 - $240000 per year | Birmingham, AL | On-site | Permanent

Join a team of architects, engineers, and makers using Design, Manufacture, Construct (DMC) to build better buildings faster, from desk to factory floor to job site.

A bit about us:

We exist to make better buildings faster, using Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) to shape building design so construction can leverage the productivity of manufacturing. Our team of architects, engineers, manufacturers, programmers, and generalists is united by the belief that making great things intelligently is a worthy pursuit.

Why join us?

We offer the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

Job Details

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Estimating & Preconstruction to lead and scale our preconstruction operations. In this executive-level position, you will drive pricing strategy, risk management, and profitability across high-growth sectors, including data centers, healthcare, retail, and emerging markets.

You will operate at both strategic and operational levels—building high-performing teams, establishing enterprise cost intelligence, and partnering with executive leadership to expand our market footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership: Provide strategic oversight of estimating operations; mentor and scale a multi-tiered team of preconstruction professionals.
• Standards & Cost Intelligence: Establish company-wide estimating benchmarks, pricing models, and cost databases to ensure accuracy across conceptual through GMP estimates.
• Financial Strategy & Risk: Oversee bid/no-bid decisions, risk mitigation, margin targets, and pricing models for complex construction pursuits (overseeing $250M+ in annual pursuit value).
• Preconstruction & Delivery: Direct buyout strategies, value engineering, and scheduling alignment across Design, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Client & Commercial Leadership: Serve as a senior commercial leader during major pursuits, negotiations, and executive client presentations.
• Innovation & Tech: Drive the adoption of advanced estimating software, ERP integrations, data analytics, and AI-enabled workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years in construction, with 6+ years leading estimating/preconstruction teams.
• Scale: Proven history overseeing $250M+ in annual project pursuit value across large-scale programs.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success establishing organizational standards, expanding into new markets, and optimizing estimate-to-actual profitability.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Estimating platforms (Sage, Timberline, WinEst, or BuildingConnected), Primavera P6/MS Project, and advanced Excel financial modeling.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 35%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS Construction Management, etc.) or industry certifications (PMP, CPE, CCP, PE, AIA, LEED AP).
• Experience in modular/industrialized construction, offsite manufacturing, data centers, or healthcare.
• Familiarity with model-based estimating (BIM/Revit), ERP integrations, Python/SQL, or AI-driven estimating technologies.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.