Institutional Sector Preconstruction Lead

PARIC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PARIC is looking for an Institutional Sector Preconstruction Lead in St. Louis, MO. This senior leadership position requires a strategic individual to influence pursuit strategies and market positioning while overseeing projects from opportunity to execution.

The role demands extensive experience in construction and preconstruction, including driving business development and client engagement. We offer excellent benefits including flexible PTO, medical coverage, and career development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction with strong exposure to preconstruction, project management, or design-build delivery.
• Proven success leading pursuits, proposals, or major project positioning efforts.
• Deep understanding of estimating, scheduling, logistics, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of pursuit strategies aligned with sector priorities.
• Set the strategy and direction for proposals to meet owner priorities.
• Ensure commitments and execution strategies are aligned during project transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Understanding of estimating

Job description

Overview

PARIC is seeking a highly strategic and relationship-driven leader to serve as the Institutional Sector Preconstruction Lead. This senior leadership role influences pursuit strategy, market positioning, and the transition from initial opportunity through operations. The position operates across Business Development, Marketing, Preconstruction, and Operations to align pursuit activities and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Pursuit Strategy & Positioning
  • Lead the development of pursuit strategies aligned with sector priorities and market conditions
  • Define differentiators, risk positioning, team structure, and delivery approach for each opportunity
  • Take ownership of pursuits once opportunities are identified and drive them through award
  • Influence go/no-go decisions based on strategic fit, probability of win, and resource alignment
• Proposal & Interview Leadership
  • Set the strategy and direction for proposals to ensure alignment with owner priorities and evaluation criteria
  • Partner with Marketing to produce differentiated, high-quality submissions
  • Align technical content with overall pursuit strategy for consistency and clarity
  • Lead interview preparation and execution to position PARIC for success
• Integration with Preconstruction
  • Partner with Preconstruction teams to align estimating, logistics, schedule, and risk strategies with overall pursuit goals
  • Ensure pricing reflects a clear execution strategy and supports the client-facing position
  • Bring discipline to assumptions, risk identification, and value strategies
• Transition to Operations
  • Lead transition from pursuit to project execution teams
  • Ensure commitments, assumptions, and execution strategies are clearly aligned
  • Remain engaged during early project phases to maintain continuity and reinforce client expectations
• Owner Engagement & Business Development Support
  • Engage directly with owners and clients throughout the pursuit process
  • Support Business Development efforts through strategic positioning and messaging
  • Provide insight into procurement behaviors, decision drivers, and competitive dynamics
• Sector Strategy Contribution
  • Help define sector pursuit strategy, including target clients and project types
  • Identify market trends and adjust pursuit approaches to remain competitive
  • Continuously improve pursuit processes and cross-functional alignment

Performance & Qualifications

• Performance Expectations
  • Measurable outcomes including improved pursuit win rates, stronger project selection, increased sector growth and backlog, improved profitability and margin performance, and better recovery of preconstruction investment through negotiated work and successful project conversion
• Skills And Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in construction with strong exposure to preconstruction, project management, or design-build delivery
  • Proven success leading pursuits, proposals, or major project positioning efforts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working directly with owners and leading client-facing engagements
  • Deep understanding of estimating, scheduling, logistics, and risk management
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to turn high-level goals into actionable plans

Why Join Us?

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, paid holidays, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, and other voluntary benefits. Career development and professional growth opportunities. A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.

EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.