Pre-Construction Director

Marous Brothers Construction; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Bonuses

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Marous Brothers Construction in Willoughby, Ohio, is seeking a self-motivated Director of Preconstruction for their Special Projects Group. The role requires strong leadership in managing high-profile construction projects, overseeing estimating teams, and ensuring adherence to standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of estimating experience, including in senior roles, and will play a key part in fostering client relationships and project execution.

Join us at MBC, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of growth and stability since 1980.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience, including competitive bid projects.
• 5+ years in senior estimating or leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of construction practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all estimating and preconstruction activities.
• Oversee Project Estimators and manage workloads.
• Participate in strategy discussions with clients.

Skills

Construction estimating

Leadership

Technical judgment

Financial acumen

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Marous Brothers Construction (MBC), located in Willoughby, Ohio, is seeking a self‑motivated Director of Preconstruction for our Special Projects Group. MBC is recognized as one of the leading construction firms in the Midwest, offering integrated services for complete construction solutions. Learn more about MBC by visiting https://www.marousbrothers.com.

Join Marous Brothers Construction as a full‑time Director of Preconstruction and step into a role designed for leaders. Based onsite in Willoughby, OH, you’ll take full ownership of high‑profile, complex construction projects where accountability, precision, and leadership drive results. At MBC, top talent is trusted with real responsibility and given the runway to influence how projects are built and delivered. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, push expectations higher, and want your expertise to make a visible, lasting impact, this is where you separate yourself!

What Matters Most

Qualified candidates will bring 10+ years of construction estimating experience, including extensive work on both competitive bid projects and conceptual budgets, with at least five years at a senior estimating or leadership level. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. This role requires a leader with strong technical judgment, financial acumen, and a deep understanding of construction practices, building codes, and regulatory requirements.

Your Role as Director of Preconstruction

As a full‑time Director of Preconstruction at Marous Brothers Construction, you will direct and coordinate all estimating and preconstruction activities for the group. This role leads the entire estimating function—from conceptual budgeting through hard bids—while guiding project teams through the critical early stages of the project lifecycle.

You’ll oversee and mentor Project Estimators, manage workloads and bid schedules, refine budgets, review subcontractor bids and proposals, and ensure estimating procedures and standards are consistently followed. Working closely with Business Development, Operations leaders, Project Managers, and Design partners, you’ll help position projects for successful execution long before construction begins.

You’ll also play a key role in client relationships—preparing conceptual budgets, participating in strategy discussions, and representing MBC professionally with owners, partners, and industry organizations. In design‑build environments, you’ll collaborate with design leadership to align scope, schedule, and budget through contract execution.

About MBC

• Award‑Winning Workplace: Top Workplace (2022‑2025) & Top Workplace USA 2025
• Competitive Pay & Bonuses
• Car allowance and cell phone
• Family‑Owned Stability Since 1980
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Orthodontic, Mental Health, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Company‑Paid Coverage: Life Insurance, AD&DD, STD, LTD
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Maternity Leave via STD
• Flexible Scheduling & Travel Reimbursement
• Extra Perks: $3,000 Referral Bonus, Free Parking, Fitness Room, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Courtyard
• Growth & Development: Marous University (weekly free education), Tuition Reimbursement, Career Path Opportunities, Mentor Program
• Culture & Community: Monthly Events, Community Engagement Opportunities, Company Wellness Program, Friendly/Helpful Employees, Casual Fridays
• Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program (Legal & Financial), Virtual Health Options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marous Brothers Construction is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. MBC is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

We conduct pre‑employment drug testing. Also must be able to pass background check.