Senior Preconstruction & Estimating Director

Interactive Resources; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Resources seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction and estimating function from design through project award. You will provide strategic direction, oversee budgeting, bidding strategies, and constructability solutions while mentoring a high-performing team.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in construction estimating with strong leadership, market knowledge, and collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors to drive accurate budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating/preconstruction experience in construction.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred/required.
• Strong knowledge of construction pricing and market conditions.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Understanding of construction documents, scheduling, and constructability.
• Ability to lead design, budgeting, and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the preconstruction and estimating team.
• Coordinate estimating workloads, schedules, resources, and priorities.
• Develop and implement preconstruction strategies for negotiated and hard-bid projects.
• Review estimates, budgets, GMP packages, bid packages, and schedules.
• Provide cost estimates across all design phases, evaluating material, labor, and subs.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, allowances, and potential cost exposures for senior leadership.
• Develop preliminary construction schedules and coordinate design, estimating, approval, and purchasing.
• Lead client meetings and preconstruction strategy discussions.
• Provide constructability reviews and offer budget-conscious alternatives.
• Build relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subs, and suppliers.
• Attend client interviews, RFPs, BD activities, and industry events.
• Review subcontractor/vendor bids and maintain bidder lists.
• Maintain historical cost databases and pricing information.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating experience

Budgeting

Client engagement

Team management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

SureTrak

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Interactive Resources seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction and estimating function from design through project award. You will provide strategic direction, oversee budgeting, bidding strategies, and constructability solutions while mentoring a high-performing team.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in construction estimating with strong leadership, market knowledge, and collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors to drive accurate budgets and schedules.