Preconstruction Leader: Drive Major Projects & Growth

Ardith Rademacher & Associates; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Ardith Rademacher & Associates in Houston is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to join a growing commercial builder. You will be a key member of the leadership team, shaping growth, mentoring staff, and leading major pursuits across healthcare and other complex markets.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, offering direct exposure to executive leadership and a collaborative culture with hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual estimating skills.
• Experience leading large, complex commercial construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring and developing estimators and preconstruction professionals.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building abilities.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead major pursuits and shape preconstruction strategy for complex projects.
• Mentor and develop preconstruction staff and estimators.
• Partner with executive leadership to influence growth and direction of the business.
• Foster strong client relationships and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Conceptual estimating

Lead large projects

Managing multiple pursuits

Mentor estimators

Client relationship management

Strategic leadership

Job description

Ardith Rademacher & Associates in Houston is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to join a growing commercial builder. You will be a key member of the leadership team, shaping growth, mentoring staff, and leading major pursuits across healthcare and other complex markets.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, offering direct exposure to executive leadership and a collaborative culture with hybrid work flexibility.