Senior Director, Preconstruction & Estimating

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401K 4% Match

Company vehicle

Job summary

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company in the Raleigh/Atlanta region seeks an experienced Director of Preconstruction to guide all preconstruction services from concept to construction. You will manage estimating processes, lead teams, and cultivate client and trade partner relationships for complex commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has deep industry knowledge, a strong leadership background, and a passion for innovation in construction technology and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field is required; a master’s in business administration or advanced degree in construction-related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15–20 years of progressive experience in preconstruction and estimating roles within the commercial construction industry, including at least 8 years in a senior leadership or director-level capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex commercial projects ranging from $10M to $50M across multiple delivery methods, including CM-at-Risk, design-build, and hard-bid.
• Expert-level proficiency in estimating platforms and construction management tools, including MS Office Suite, ProEst, Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore, and Salesforce.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM technologies, model-based quantity takeoff, and clash detection workflows is a significant advantage.
• Strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and executive-level communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of all preconstruction functions, including conceptual estimating, GMP development, value engineering, and proposal strategy for complex commercial construction projects.
• Serve as the key point of contact with clients, design professionals, consultants, and trade partners on major projects throughout the preconstruction lifecycle.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of project pursuits, ensuring alignment with Cooper Tacia’s financial, operational, and client service goals.
• Oversee, mentor, and manage a team of preconstruction professionals, promoting an environment of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Implement and maintain preconstruction standards and best practices across all projects, ensuring consistency and quality control in all deliverables.
• Champion technological innovation and continuously evaluate and integrate emerging estimating tools, construction technologies, and market trends.
• Collaborate with executive leadership across operations, field supervision, business development, and marketing to ensure seamless project transitions and long‑term growth

Skills

Strategic leadership

Estimating leadership

MS Office

ProEst

Bluebeam

Procore

CAD/BIM

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ProEst

Bluebeam

MS Project

Procore

CAD/BIM tools

Job description

Since its incorporation in 2003, Cooper Tacia General Contracting has evolved from residential construction and renovation in Sanford, NC to large-scale manufacturing, office buildings, government and education facilities, restaurant and retail spaces, apartment complexes and airport construction throughout the southeastern United States. What has remained constant is our goal of becoming one of the most sought after, creative and dynamic project management and general contracting companies in the southeast. Cooper Tacia is committed to working toward its mission while keeping its operating principles top of mind.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Preconstruction to oversee and lead all preconstruction services out of our Raleigh and Atlanta offices. This role is instrumental in ensuring the successful transition of projects from concept to construction by managing estimating processes, leading teams, and cultivating client and subcontractor relationships. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of all preconstruction functions, including conceptual estimating, GMP development, value engineering, and proposal strategy for complex commercial construction projects.
• Serve as the key point of contact with clients, design professionals, consultants, and trade partners on major projects throughout the preconstruction lifecycle.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of project pursuits, ensuring alignment with Cooper Tacia’s financial, operational, and client service goals.
• Oversee, mentor, and manage a team of preconstruction professionals, promoting an environment of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Implement and maintain preconstruction standards and best practices across all projects, ensuring consistency and quality control in all deliverables.
• Champion technological innovation and continuously evaluate and integrate emerging estimating tools, construction technologies, and market trends.
• Collaborate with executive leadership across operations, field supervision, business development, and marketing to ensure seamless project transitions and long-term growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field is required; a master’s in business administration or advanced degree in construction-related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15–20 years of progressive experience in preconstruction and estimating roles within the commercial construction industry, including at least 8 years in a senior leadership or director-level capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex commercial projects ranging from $10M to $50M across multiple delivery methods, including CM-at-Risk, design-build, and hard-bid.
• Expert-level proficiency in estimating platforms and construction management tools, including MS Office Suite, ProEst, Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore, and Salesforce.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM technologies, model-based quantity takeoff, and clash detection workflows is a significant advantage.
• Strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and executive-level communication and leadership skills.

Employment Type: Full-time


Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401K W/ 4% Match
• Company vehicle with fuel card (add only when needed)

We are an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.