Vice President of Preconstruction

Green Key Resources; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks a Senior executive to lead preconstruction and estimating for a portfolio of commercial and industrial projects. The VP will guide land evaluation, conceptual planning, and design-build preconstruction from early stages through project execution.

The role requires deep experience in land development, site planning, and estimating, with strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with design teams, municipalities, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in land development, site planning, and conceptual estimating for design-build construction.
• 5+ years in a preconstruction leadership role.
• Strong understanding of site development and building systems, including civil, structural, and MEP/FP.
• Experience with land due diligence, zoning, entitlements, and development approvals.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team, setting priorities and supporting strong, consistent work.
• Evaluate sites and development opportunities, including feasibility, site constraints, infrastructure, and utility needs.
• Guide conceptual site planning and early project development.
• Coordinate with municipalities and other stakeholders through planning and approval processes.
• Review and approve estimates for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Develop conceptual estimates, scopes, schedules, and pricing requests for design and trade partners.
• Assess building systems and sitework needs to establish sound project budgets.
• Lead value engineering and help resolve technical or logistical challenges.
• Partner with clients, design professionals, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams from early planning through project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Job description

Vice President of Preconstruction & Estimating

Shape projects from the first site evaluation through the final estimate—and lead the team that turns possibilities into buildable plans.

An established construction and development organization is seeking a senior leader to guide its preconstruction and estimating functions. This is an opportunity to influence project strategy early, lead a talented team, and bring together land planning, design, and construction expertise to help clients make informed decisions.

The role spans land and site evaluation, conceptual planning, design-build preconstruction, and estimating for a varied portfolio of commercial and industrial projects.

What you’ll do

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team, setting priorities and supporting strong, consistent work
• Evaluate sites and development opportunities, including feasibility, site constraints, infrastructure, and utility needs
• Guide conceptual site planning and early project development
• Coordinate with municipalities and other stakeholders through planning and approval processes
• Review and approve estimates for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness
• Develop conceptual estimates, scopes, schedules, and pricing requests for design and trade partners
• Assess building systems and sitework needs to establish sound project budgets
• Lead value engineering and help resolve technical or logistical challenges
• Partner with clients, design professionals, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams from early planning through project execution

What you’ll bring

• 20+ years of experience in land development, site planning, and conceptual estimating for design-build construction
• 5+ years in a preconstruction leadership role
• Strong understanding of site development and building systems, including civil, structural, and MEP/FP
• Experience with land due diligence, zoning, entitlements, and development approvals
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and estimating software