Director of Preconstruction

️ Now Hiring: Director of Preconstruction | Global Real Estate Owner & Developer

Join a world-class team shaping skylines across the globe.

Our client — a leading international real estate developer and builder — is seeking an accomplished Director of Preconstruction to lead preconstruction strategy and execution for large-scale developments in the U.S. and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in a company renowned for innovation, design excellence, and construction quality on landmark projects worldwide.

Base pay range

$220,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

The Role

As Director of Preconstruction , you will lead all preconstruction activities from concept through contract execution. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, and estimating teams to establish accurate budgets, schedules, and constructability strategies — setting each project up for success before breaking ground.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all preconstruction phases for major mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects.
• Lead estimating, cost planning, scheduling, and risk management efforts.
• Partner with development and design teams to assess feasibility and value-engineering options.
• Manage consultant and subcontractor engagement during early project phases.
• Establish and maintain preconstruction best practices, tools, and workflows.
• Mentor and develop a growing team of estimators and project professionals.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical insight and cost data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction or estimating, preferably with a developer or general contractor.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex developments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, cost modeling, and construction means/methods.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, CA (local presence required).
• Join a globally recognized company delivering iconic projects worldwide.
• Strategic leadership role with visibility across global operations.
• Competitive executive compensation and benefits.
• Collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and impact.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industry: Construction