Strategic Director - Preconstruction & Procurement

ewi Recruitment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ewi Recruitment in Tampa seeks an experienced Director of Preconstruction & Procurement to lead planning, estimating, sourcing, and commercial strategy for high-value commercial projects. You will establish robust preconstruction processes, strengthen supplier and subcontractor relationships, and guide tendering, bid strategy, and procurement plans across multiple teams.

This role requires senior leadership experience, deep knowledge of construction contracts, market conditions, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience leading preconstruction and procurement activities.
• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Strong knowledge of tendering, cost planning, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feasibility studies, conceptual estimating, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier engagement and negotiate commercial terms.
• Develop procurement plans, scopes, and schedules with project teams.
• Monitor market trends and pricing risks to protect cost certainty.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Procurement strategy

Estimating

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Construction management degree

Quantity surveying / procurement qualification

Job description

ewi Recruitment in Tampa seeks an experienced Director of Preconstruction & Procurement to lead planning, estimating, sourcing, and commercial strategy for high-value commercial projects. You will establish robust preconstruction processes, strengthen supplier and subcontractor relationships, and guide tendering, bid strategy, and procurement plans across multiple teams.

This role requires senior leadership experience, deep knowledge of construction contracts, market conditions, and the ability