Preconstruction Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay and benefits

Unlimited PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Phoenix is seeking a proven Preconstruction Leader to drive the success of heavy civil and infrastructure projects from concept through construction. You will guide estimating and design coordination, ensuring every project begins with a clear plan for cost, constructability, and execution.

You will partner with operations, design teams, and clients to develop budgets, schedules, and strategies that set projects up for success, with visibility across executives and the opportunity to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or PM in heavy civil/infrastructure/design-build.
• Strong understanding of self-perform operations in concrete, earthwork, utilities, and mech systems.
• Proven collaboration with owners, design teams, and field leadership.
• Proficiency with estimating and scheduling tools and robust analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from concept through construction.
• Guide estimating and design coordination to ensure clear cost, constructability, and execution plans.
• Partner with operations, design teams, and clients to develop budgets and schedules.
• Shape project outcomes with visibility to executives before field work begins.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder collaboration

Estimating tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE

Tools

HCSS

P6

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.