Head of Preconstruction – Central Florida

EMCOR Services MSI - Mechanical Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI, a leading HVACR contractor, seeks an experienced Director of Preconstruction for Central Florida. This role leads the preconstruction and estimating department, overseeing all phases from concept to construction documents and guiding a team of estimators toward accurate, competitive cost plans.

You will establish processes, mentor staff, and ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and company margins while communicating with executives and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in construction estimating and preconstruction.
• Proven experience leading an estimating department of 5+ estimators.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex mechanical & specialty contracting estimates and major project pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the preconstruction and estimating department.
• Mentor estimators and set performance expectations.
• Develop estimating processes and governance across branches.
• Direct all preconstruction phases from conceptual to plan-and-spec.
• Oversee bid strategy, risk assessments, and executive presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Preconstruction

Plan reading

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Estimating MEP Software by Trimble

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MSI, a leading HVACR contractor, seeks an experienced Director of Preconstruction for Central Florida. This role leads the preconstruction and estimating department, overseeing all phases from concept to construction documents and guiding a team of estimators toward accurate, competitive cost plans.

You will establish processes, mentor staff, and ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and company margins while communicating with executives and operations teams.