Senior Preconstruction Lead: Estimates & Strategy

DPR Construction; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a preconstruction leader in California. The role focuses on managing preconstruction teams, driving accurate estimating, value engineering, and risk assessment to support successful project outcomes.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and bid packages while guiding teams through complex contracts and client meetings. The position emphasizes collaboration with design, engineering, procurement, and field operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of preconstruction teams and mentoring talent.
• Strong estimating, budgeting, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across design, engineering, procurement and operations.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops a preconstruction team to achieve high performance.
• Directs preparation and validation of project estimates, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinates with design, engineering and procurement to integrate constructability reviews and value engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Preconstruction

Estimating

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a preconstruction leader in California. The role focuses on managing preconstruction teams, driving accurate estimating, value engineering, and risk assessment to support successful project outcomes.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and bid packages while guiding teams through complex contracts and client meetings. The position emphasizes collaboration with design, engineering, procurement, and field operations.