Director of Preconstruction

Overview The Director of Preconstruction position will be responsible for the oversight of the estimating operations. In general, this position will be responsible for cost preparation, proposal closeout/submittals and all other ancillary estimating functions for both public and private sector work, management of a 5-10 person estimating staff, compliance with corporate estimating practices, project budgets and the job control setup process. This position will report to VP of estimating. This role is ideally based in one of our William Charles Construction offices across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri or Arizona. Company Overview With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Responsibilities Complete estimating staff oversight including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close and submittal. Self‑perform preparation and ownership of estimates for overflow when estimating staff is backed up. Monitor and review project opportunities and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for potential pursuit. Coordinate with VP of Estimating and regional managers for go/no‑go decisions. Salesforce management for opportunity tracking. Post bid budget creation and project setup/ERP system interface for successful pursuits. Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams. Prepare and lead weekly estimating schedule, progress and proposal review meetings. Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance for all goals and requirements. Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts. Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions. Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers. Present complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making. Working in a team‑oriented environment and provide training and mentoring to others. Remain engaged with project and Operations Team throughout life of awarded projects. Develop business relationships within the regional marketplace. Active in local networking and client sponsored programs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Large scale DOT and Municipal hard bids (focus on INDOT) as well as private market pursuits. Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design Build, CMGC and P3 is a plus but not required. 10‑15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating. Extensive experience in earth moving, underground utilities, structural concrete/bridge construction is preferred. Prior experience managing an estimating team at a level of Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager or equivalent. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to manage estimating staff and complete estimate oversight. Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized. Highly motivated self‑starter. Must be capable managing time for self and for management of others and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently. Limited travel will be required for bid close meetings at Rockford or Springfield offices, pre‑bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office events, etc. Thrive in fast‑paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines. Proficiency in Bid2Win or HCSS and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Viewpoint Vista, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Salesforce, AgTek and AutoCad experience is a plus. Excellent analytical and mathematical skills. What's in it for you Financial Wellbeing Compensation commensurate with experience- anticipated at $175K+ doe. 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected Short and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. 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