Senior Preconstruction Strategy Lead

Stoneway Talent Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoneway Talent Solutions is assisting a high-growth commercial general contractor in Nashville to hire a senior preconstruction leader. You will turn opportunities into executable plans and oversee pursuit, estimating, budgeting, design-phase planning, and turnover strategy.

Partnering with sector leaders and executives, you will assess project and client fit, manage risk, set KPIs, and drive constructability and readiness. A minimum of 10+ years in preconstruction is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience with substantial responsibility in preconstruction, estimating, project planning, or related functions
• Demonstrated success leading preconstruction for complex projects and multiple simultaneous pursuits
• Advanced knowledge of estimating, budgeting, cost modeling, scheduling, constructability, procurement, delivery methods, and market conditions
• Experience leading teams, developing talent, and influencing across Operations, Business Development, design teams, clients, and executive leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred
• Strong command of estimating platforms, Microsoft Office, project management tools, and relevant construction technology

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuit, estimating, budgeting, design-phase planning, and turnover strategy for assigned sector opportunities
• Partner with Sector Leaders, Project Executives, Operations, Business Development, and executive leadership to align priorities and resources
• Evaluate project fit, client fit, risk profile, resource needs, and business opportunity; support disciplined go/no-go decisions
• Establish clear goals, KPIs, execution plans, and accountability for preconstruction performance
• Oversee conceptual and detailed estimates, GMPs, cost models, scope clarifications, quantity takeoffs, and risk assessments
• Ensure pricing is accurate, complete, market-informed, constructible, and supported by clear assumptions and documentation
• Challenge scope and design thoughtfully; develop value options that protect intent while improving cost, schedule, or execution
• Monitor escalation, labor availability, procurement constraints, and subcontractor market conditions
• Lead preconstruction strategy for pursuits, proposals, interviews, and early client conversations
• Direct trade partner outreach, bid coverage, leveling, scope review, and procurement recommendations
• Deliver a consistently exceptional client experience in every preconstruction interaction
• Lead constructability and risk reviews that surface design gaps, scope conflicts, sequencing issues, logistics constraints, and budget exposure early
• Engage Operations and field leadership in planning for schedule, safety, phasing, procurement, and site execution
• Facilitate thorough turnover that communicates the full project story, including commitments, assumptions, exclusions, risks, and opportunities
• Protect the company from preventable misses and downstream execution challenges
• Coach and develop preconstruction talent through clear expectations, feedback, role clarity, and meaningful accountability
• Balance multiple pursuits and deadlines while deploying team resources intentionally
• Standardize scalable workflows, templates, reporting, and best practices without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Use technology, data, and lessons learned to improve accuracy, speed, collaboration, and visibility

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction technology

Job description

Stoneway Talent Solutions is assisting a high-growth commercial general contractor in Nashville to hire a senior preconstruction leader. You will turn opportunities into executable plans and oversee pursuit, estimating, budgeting, design-phase planning, and turnover strategy.

Partnering with sector leaders and executives, you will assess project and client fit, manage risk, set KPIs, and drive constructability and readiness. A minimum of 10+ years in preconstruction is required.