Head of Preconstruction & Estimating

Roby Commercial; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation with incentives

Benefits package (health, dental, life

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Year-round stability

Collaborative family-oriented culture

Job summary

Roby Commercial is seeking a Director of Preconstruction in Charlotte to lead estimating and preconstruction operations. This role oversees budgeting, pricing, and design development, guiding multiple managers while maintaining strong relationships with architects, developers, and clients.

You will mentor staff, optimize estimating systems, and support business development through client meetings and proposals. A 6+ year track record and a 4-year degree are required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction pricing, budgeting, and estimating practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects during design and preconstruction phases.
• Ability to build relationships with architects, engineers, developers, and clients.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage preconstruction staff.
• Proficiency with estimating software, project management platforms, and digital takeoff tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and strategic planning abilities.
• A reputation for accuracy, professionalism, and building trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preconstruction and estimating team.
• Oversee budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed cost proposals.
• Collaborate with architects and design teams during design development.
• Develop value engineering solutions balancing cost, schedule, and design intent.
• Manage multiple preconstruction efforts across various project types.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, developers, and key clients.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes to ensure accurate pricing and risk evaluation.
• Work with project managers and operations to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction.
• Develop subcontractor relationships and coordinate trade partner pricing.
• Support business development through client meetings, proposals, and presentations.
• Continuously improve estimating systems, pricing databases, and internal processes.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

B.S. in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Project management platforms

Digital takeoff tools

Job description

Roby Commercial is seeking a Director of Preconstruction in Charlotte to lead estimating and preconstruction operations. This role oversees budgeting, pricing, and design development, guiding multiple managers while maintaining strong relationships with architects, developers, and clients.

You will mentor staff, optimize estimating systems, and support business development through client meetings and proposals. A 6+ year track record and a 4-year degree are required.