Strategic Preconstruction Director & Team Leader

Gilbane Building Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing/401k

Health benefits

Gilbane University training

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Preconstruction Director to lead preconstruction and design-phase services for projects within a Division. This role includes coaching, budgeting, and coordinating with estimating, purchasing, VDC, and scheduling teams.

You will drive strategic decisions, manage staff, and partner with business development to align sales and account plans while maintaining an inclusive, performance-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field.
• 10+ to 15+ years leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain teams.
• 5 to 10 years in construction management or A/E industries.
• Experience with multiple project delivery types (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.).
• Design phase or design-build management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the support operations for a Division (estimating, purchasing, VDC, scheduling).
• Participate in enterprise preconstruction leadership groups and reviews.
• Review contracts with leaders and legal to shape risk and fee strategies.
• Develop technical and leadership capabilities of Estimating, Purchasing, VDC teams.
• Manage workload and drive collaboration across division support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Preconstruction Director to lead preconstruction and design-phase services for projects within a Division. This role includes coaching, budgeting, and coordinating with estimating, purchasing, VDC, and scheduling teams.

You will drive strategic decisions, manage staff, and partner with business development to align sales and account plans while maintaining an inclusive, performance-driven work environment.