Senior Preconstruction Director

Rosendin Electric, Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k plan

Annual bonus program

PTO 17 days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plan

Charitable giving match

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Pre-Construction to lead estimating and pre-construction services across multiple subregions. You will guide Chief Estimators and Directors, driving growth, efficiency, and innovation while aligning with corporate policies.

You’ll oversee pricing, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination, shaping strategic opportunities with prime clients and A/E teams for complex design/build projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods.
• Excellent communication with owners, architects and design teams.
• Understanding of design-build, design-assist, IPD, Lean and LEED.
• Self-starter capable of independent work.
• Make decisions impacting profitability of the area.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement growth strategies, improve efficiency and drive performance.
• Oversee project execution with scheduling, resources and coordination.
• Understand company philosophy, systems, policies and standards.
• Maintain liaison with prime clients and A/E partners.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and represent the company.
• Supervise preparation of pricing quotations for prime customers.
• Manage contract financials to protect company interests.
• Provide leadership to multiple subregions for estimating and preconstruction.
• Maintain historical estimate database for metric analysis.
• Perform conceptual estimates for design/build projects.
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed by executives.

Skills

Construction tech knowledge

Communication with owners/design

Design-build/Lean/IPD knowledge

Self-starter

Decision making for profitability

MS Office proficiency

Multi-task prioritization

Pressure management

Oral/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Experience in construction industry

Job description

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best.

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We’d love to have you as a shareholder!

Senior Director of Pre‑Construction

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Senior Director of Pre‑Construction is responsible for supporting estimating and pre‑construction services across multiple subregions, with the capabilities and personality to develop new business opportunities with both new and existing customers, as guided by the Regional VP of Operations. The role includes managing a group of Chief Estimators and Directors of Pre‑Construction.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• In charge of implementing strategies to drive growth, improve efficiency, maximize overall performance, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Oversee the successful execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, and effective coordination among team members.
• Understand the company’s philosophy and systems.
• Understand objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policies.
• Maintain liaison with prime clients and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
• Build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, foster collaboration, and represent the organization at various meetings.
• Supervise the preparation of all pricing quotations for presentation to the prime customer.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests and maintain good relationships with the client.
• Provide management, direction, and guidance to multiple subregions for estimating and preconstruction services.
• Maintain a historical database of estimates for metric analysis, ensuring continuous improvement and refinement.
• Able to perform conceptual estimates and have a deep understanding of design/build projects.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods
• Excellent communication skills with owners, architects, and design
• Thorough understanding of several types of design projects and concepts, including design-build, design‑assist, IPD, Lean, and LEED
• Self‑starter
• Make independent decisions and recommendations that greatly affect the profitability of the assigned area
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necesary
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Self‑motivated and can work independently and as part of a team

WHAT YOU BRING TO US

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or other related discipline
• Minimum 17 years of experience in the construction industry, electrical contractor
• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite. We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Established in 1919, Rosendin prides itself in building quality electrical and communications installations, and bringing value to our clients. We take great pride in building-up the people within our company and the communities where we work and live. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and shared ownership, as the largest employee‑owned company in our industry. Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in the nation and continually come to us for our expert knowledge, scalability, quality, and innovation. Most importantly, our customers turn to us for partnership – because they deserve a team as committed, connected and engaged as they are. Your success is our success.