Preconstruction Project Director

Iconmech; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with discretionary contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Project Director at their Granite City, IL headquarters. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in mechanical construction, demonstrating leadership and project management skills. Responsibilities include leading project teams, ensuring project execution, and mitigating risks. Compensation ranges from $125,000 to $150,000, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction or pre-construction.
• Experience leading or mentoring project teams.
• Strong knowledge of BIM, procurement, fabrication, and cost tracking.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Preconstruction Project Managers.
• Maintain oversight of assigned preconstruction projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure consistent use of company project standards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project issues.
• Track team and project performance.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize resources and mitigate risks.

Skills

Mechanical construction

Project management

BIM

Procurement

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Operations Opportunity: Preconstruction Project Director

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Operations team. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the Top 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

We are currently looking for a Preconstruction Project Director to join our Operations team located at our headquarters in Granite City, IL. Our ideal candidate for a Preconstruction Project Director is someone with 10+ years of experience and a proven ability to ensure consistent, high-quality execution from project award through fabrication, with ongoing support through construction and commissioning. This role drives accountability, upholds standards, and provides strong leadership, coaching, and proactive problem-solving to deliver successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Preconstruction Project Managers through performance management, mentoring, and hands‑on support.
• Maintain oversight of assigned preconstruction projects, reinforcing ownership, accountability, and effective execution across schedules, procurement, BIM coordination, change management, and project turnovers.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, stepping in to support critical projects, complex issues, or key milestones as needed.
• Ensure consistent use of company project standards, processes, tools, and required deliverables.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for scope, schedule, procurement, and coordination issues, facilitating resolution across estimating, engineering, VDC, procurement, and construction teams.
• Track team and project performance, report risks and trends to leadership, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, construction, and operations teams to optimize resources, align planning with field execution, and mitigate project and operational risks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction or pre‑construction
• Experience leading or mentoring project teams
• Strong knowledge of BIM, procurement, fabrication, and cost tracking
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Experience based salary
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary company contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Diversity

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

EOE/M/F/V/D

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non‑job‑related disability, or any other protected group status.