Preconstruction Director

Leoforce; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Leoforce invites a seasoned Preconstruction Director in Phoenix, AZ to lead heavy civil and infrastructure preconstruction from concept to construction. You will guide estimating and design coordination to ensure cost, constructability, and execution clarity, partnering with operations, design teams, and clients.

This high-impact role provides executive visibility and shapes project outcomes long before field work begins, with a focus on self-perform capabilities and robust budgeting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
• Strong technical understanding of self-perform operations, including concrete, earthwork, underground utilities, and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with owners, design teams, and field leadership.
• Proficiency in estimating and scheduling tools (HCSS, P6, Bluebeam, Excel) and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing budgets, proposals, and early project development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Drive preconstruction leadership for heavy civil and infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Guide estimating and design coordination to ensure cost, constructability, and execution plans.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and strategies in collaboration with operations, design teams, and clients.
• Provide visibility across executive leadership and shape outcomes before field work begins.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

HCSS

P6

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Preconstruction Director

Phoenix,AZ, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Details

We’re seeking a proven Preconstruction Leader to drive the success of our heavy civil and infrastructure projects from concept through construction. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide estimating and design coordination, ensuring every project begins with a clear plan for cost, constructability, and execution.

You’ll partner with operations, design teams, and clients to develop budgets, schedules, and strategies that set projects up for success. This high-impact position offers visibility across executive leadership and the opportunity to shape outcomes long before work begins in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management within heavy civil, infrastructure, or design-build environments.
• Strong technical understanding of self-perform operations, including concrete, earthwork, underground utilities, and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with owners, design teams, and field leadership.
• Proficiency in estimating and scheduling tools (HCSS, P6, Bluebeam, Excel, etc.) and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing budgets, proposals, and early project development efforts.

A bit about us:

We are a reputable leader in Southwest infrastructure, specializing in heavy civil, design-build, and large-scale site development projects that drive growth and strengthen communities. As a self-performing contractor, we manage every critical scope — from earthwork and concrete to underground utilities and mechanical systems — ensuring precision, efficiency, and unmatched project delivery.

Why join us?

Our people are our greatest advantage. We foster a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where expertise is valued, ideas are heard, and career growth is supported at every level.

• Robust leadership training, generous pay and benefits, and unlimited PTO.
• Join a self-performing team built on trust, reputation, and collaboration.
• Career growth, stability, and work/life balance in a thriving company.