Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Director of Preconstruction

$300k

Appleton Finn

Preconstruction Director

Location: Bay Area, California

Compensation: Base salary up to $300,000 , plus a competitive benefits and incentive package

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

The Opportunity

A leading employee-owned commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Director to lead preconstruction strategy and execution across complex projects in the Bay Area.

This individual will provide leadership from early pursuits and conceptual design through GMP development and project handoff. The role requires a strong combination of estimating expertise, client engagement, team leadership and commercial construction knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final GMP.
  • Manage and mentor preconstruction managers, estimators and support staff.
  • Develop estimates, budgets, schedules, logistics plans and procurement strategies.
  • Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers and trade partners.
  • Lead value engineering, constructability and design-assist initiatives.
  • Support project pursuits, interviews and proposal development.
  • Identify cost, schedule and design risks while developing practical solutions.
  • Ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction into operations.

Candidate Profile

  • Significant preconstruction and estimating experience with a commercial general contractor.
  • Proven leadership on large, complex or technically challenging projects.
  • Strong knowledge of conceptual estimating, GMP development and subcontractor markets.
  • Experience with design-build, design-assist or alternative delivery methods.
  • Excellent client-facing, negotiation and team-management skills. xhyhwjd
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline preferred.
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Director of Preconstruction in San Mateo, CA vacancy
  • $165k - $229k

    Foster City, CAFleet Operations - Fleet Operations Program Management /Full-time /HybridZoox is marching toward commercialization of our ride-hail service, and we are laying the foundation to dramatically scale our fleet operations. We need a highly analytical, data-driven...
    Suggested
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    3 days ago
  • $188.6k - $283k

    Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part...
    Suggested
    Work experience placement
    Worldwide

    Sony Interactive Entertainment America

    San Mateo, CA
    2 days ago
  • $195.67k - $253.22k

     ...develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As an Associate Director in GDSI Oncology Integrated Insights, you will support the Breast & Gyn franchise through forecasting, analytics, and market research... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    4 days ago
  • $215k - $230k

     ...team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.POSITION SUMMARYThe Associate Director, Marketing will serve as the commercial lead for Hepatitis Delta (HDV) diagnostics and patient finding, with responsibility for... 
    Suggested
    Local area

    Mirum Pharmaceuticals

    Foster, CA
    5 days ago
  • $195.67k - $253.22k

     ...capabilities to enable effective marketing strategy, insights and activation decisions for HCP and patient focused tactics.As a Associate Director, Marketing AI, at Gilead you will...Key Responsibilities:Marketing AI decisioning capability strategy & roadmapDefine and develop... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    For contractors
    Local area

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    1 day ago
  • $182.07k - $235.62k

     ...confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. The Associate Director, Quality Assurance - GMP Operations provides senior Quality leadership and direct quality oversight of Manufacturing and Quality... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    For contractors
    Local area

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    3 days ago
  • $165k - $229k

    Foster City, CAFleet Operations - Fleet Operations Program Management /Full-time /HybridZoox is starting to emerge from its R&D phase and move into commercial operations. The process and strategy team within fleet operations is responsible for identifying and implementing...
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    2 days ago
  • $193k - $267k

     ...meets its high-performance targets while remaining on time, within budget, and to a very high-quality standard. Reporting to the Director of Vehicle Program Management, the Vehicle Program Manager will be responsible for program management and delivery of future vehicle... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...problems through collaboration – and it's this eagerness to support each other that is the bedrock of our culture today."Charlie MonkSr. Director | Capital MarketsPhoenix, AZ"At SBE, every employee has a voice and is heard. Regardless of title, everyone works together toward... 
    Internship

    SB Energy

    San Mateo, CA
    4 days ago
  • $195.67k - $253.22k

     ...confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.  As Associate Director, Generative AI, at Gilead you will report to the Senior Director, Data Science - AI & Optimization. Based in either Parsippany, NJ... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Local area

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    1 day ago
  • $195.67k - $253.22k

     ...their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly motivated Associate Director, Medical Affairs who is passionate about patient-centric HIV care, treatment, prevention and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Candidate... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    1 day ago
  • $182.07k - $235.62k

     ...possible, together.Job DescriptionWe have the following exciting opportunity in our Foster City, CA location.Reporting to the Executive Director, U.S. Prevention Public Affairs, the Associate Director of U.S. HIV Community Engagement & Advocacy will be responsible for... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Local area

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionThe Associate Director US Medical Affairs, Patient Access and Quality of Care (PAQ) - Oncology will have responsibility for leading the development of Medical... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Local area

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    1 day ago
  • $231k - $306k

    Foster City, CAVehicle Development - Body, Closures and Chassis /Full-time /On-siteAs a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for Body, Closures & Chassis, you will serve as the Program Lead for our Body, Closures & Chassis Systems. You will provide the overarching technical...
    Full time
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    5 days ago
  • $213k - $295k

    Foster City, CAProgram Management Office - PMO /Full-time /HybridThe Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from across the company in vehicle development...
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    2 days ago
  • $160k - $200k

    Who We AreVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve...
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work visa
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Verkada

    San Mateo, CA
    3 days ago
  • $180k - $247k

    Foster City, CAPeople Experience – Compensation /Full-time /HybridThe Staff Compensation Manager plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the organization’s compensation strategy to support business growth, scalability, and talent outcomes. This role is responsible...
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    5 days ago
  • $193k - $231k

    Hayward, CA / Foster City, CAManufacturing Operations - Manufacturing Operations Program Management /Full-time /On-siteAs the TPM (Systems & Business Process Review), you will play a critical role in evaluating and optimizing Manufacturing Business Processes including Production...
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    2 days ago
  • $99.31k - $171.61k

    Job Description:Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the...
    Full time
    Local area
    Remote work
    Worldwide

    Rakuten

    San Mateo, CA
    3 days ago
  • $195.67k - $253.22k

     ...developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.Job DescriptionThe Associate Director- IT Commercial Field Sales Mobile Applications role within the Enterprise Data and Analytics organization, is a leadership role accountable... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Local area

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    2 days ago
  • $200k - $215k

     ...values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.POSITION SUMMARYMirum Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Development to provide technical and strategic leadership for drug product development and manufacturing across... 
    Local area

    Mirum Pharmaceuticals

    Foster, CA
    4 days ago
  • $190k - $261k

    Foster City, CAInformation Technology and Applications - Business Applications /Full-time /HybridThe Enterprise Business Applications team is responsible for building scalable, integrated systems that power critical business operations across supply chain, finance, and ...
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Foster, CA
    3 days ago
  • $60k - $75k

    Job Description Job Description Description We are looking for an Associate Program Manager with experience in business development and customer support, ready to play an integral role in building a world-class startup community and educational resource!  At OneValley...
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    OneValley

    San Mateo, CA
    21 days ago
  • $200k - $230k

    Location: Foster City, California, United StatesSalary: $200,000 to $230,000Company: Mirum PharmaceuticalsPosted: 2026-09-10Associate Director, Medical Communications (VLX)Location: Foster CityMissionMirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to... 
    Local area

    Mirum Pharmaceuticals

    Foster, CA
    1 day ago
  • $105k - $140k

    IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our product team. The ideal candidate has some product experience, is a strong analytical thinker and creative problem solver, ...
    Full time
    Work at office

    IXL Learning

    San Mateo, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.We are looking for an Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology based in our Foster City, CA office or Parsippany, NJ office, supporting drug development in Virology,... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    1 day ago
  • $135k - $180k

    Who We AreVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve...
    Full time
    Work visa
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Verkada

    San Mateo, CA
    3 days ago
  • $105k - $140k

    IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our Rosetta Stone team. The Rosetta Stone immersive language learning platform is trusted by individuals, schools, and global enterprises...
    Full time
    Work at office

    IXL Learning

    San Mateo, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Gilead Sciences, located in Foster City, CA, is seeking an Associate Director to support the Breast & Gyn franchise through forecasting, analytics, and market research. The role partners with Integrated Insights Directors and cross-functional teams to inform commercial... 

    Biopharma Careers

    Foster, CA
    1 day ago
  • $300k

     ...deepening our reach across San Mateo's neighborhoods. We're looking for energized, connected community members to join our Board of Directors. What We're Looking For We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We especially value expertise in one or more of these... 
    Term time
    Summer work
    Afternoon shift

    San Mateo Public Library Foundation

    San Mateo, CA
    3 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Director of Preconstruction. Be the first to apply!