Senior Preconstruction Leader (Bid & Design‑Build)

Sky Mavis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Preconstruction Director to oversee the preparation, management, and pricing of projects from concept to construction documents. You will lead internal and external teams through competitive bid efforts for CM and Design-Build formats, guiding projects to successful outcomes.

You will mentor junior staff, manage master subcontractor lists, and collaborate with business leaders to identify pursuit opportunities across Institutional, Industrial, Residential/Hospitality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction across multiple market sectors.
• Deep knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Familiarity with estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Strategic pursuit for projects across institutional, industrial, residential/hospitality, and commercial sectors.
• Lead proposal development ensuring alignment with client requirements and project scope.
• Develop conceptual estimates and scope of work; review with subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, scopes, and pricing to ensure reliability and competitiveness.
• Present final estimates to clients/owners and communicate project value.
• Review schedules and documents for value engineering opportunities; price VE items.
• Mentor junior estimating staff and manage documentation for historical pricing.
• Support project management in contract negotiations, change orders, and related activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Proposal leadership

Client engagement

Estimating

Data management

Contract support

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Quantity takeoff software

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Preconstruction Director to oversee the preparation, management, and pricing of projects from concept to construction documents. You will lead internal and external teams through competitive bid efforts for CM and Design-Build formats, guiding projects to successful outcomes.

You will mentor junior staff, manage master subcontractor lists, and collaborate with business leaders to identify pursuit opportunities across Institutional, Industrial, Residential/Hospitality, and