Director of Project Management and Preconstruction - Tulsa, OK

Director of Project Management & Preconstruction

The hiring company is a well-established company with commercial projects including education, retail, healthcare, offices $20M+ in value. As a mid-sized organization, they are known for their commitment to delivering exceptional results and fostering a professional environment.

Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, the Director of Project Management & Preconstruction will provide leadership across project delivery, preconstruction, financial performance, and team development. This role combines hands-on project oversight with broader departmental leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of large-scale commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Acting as the senior escalation point for project teams, supporting Project Managers across the portfolio.
• Managing and developing Project Managers while providing operational leadership to estimating, buyout, and scheduling functions.
• Overseeing preconstruction activities, including estimating, scope development, budgeting, constructability reviews, and procurement strategy.
• Driving financial performance through budget management, forecasting, change order administration, risk mitigation, and margin protection.
• Establishing and maintaining project management standards, reporting procedures, and operational best practices across the organization.
• Championing schedule performance, quality assurance, safety excellence, and strong client relationships throughout project execution.

The successful applicant will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience with demonstrated leadership on projects valued at $20M+.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and project teams.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction operations, project controls, contract administration, and risk management.
• Experience implementing and improving processes across project delivery and preconstruction functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and digital project management tools.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and change management processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain shortly after joining.
• Preferred experience overseeing preconstruction or estimating teams and working with sophisticated institutional or developer clients.
• LEED accreditation or sustainability-related credentials are advantageous.

What's on offer includes:

• Base Salary $120,000 - $160,000
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Car allowance.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Employer-paid medical coverage for employees.
• 401(k) program with company matching contribution.
• Paid time off package.
• Significant leadership visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape project delivery standards, develop future leaders, and influence the growth of a respected commercial construction organization.