Director of Preconstruction

Director of Preconstruction in Oklahoma City, OK

You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please.

$160,000+ Salary

Direct Hire / Full-Time

On-Site

Occasional travel required, primarily throughout the Oklahoma City metro area with some domestic travel

Seeking local candidates or candidates that are willing to relocate to the OKC Metro area

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Preconstruction to lead and grow a regional preconstruction department while driving strategic planning, client engagement, estimating excellence, and team development. This executive-level leadership role will oversee all regional preconstruction operations, ensuring successful project pursuits, accurate estimating, strong client relationships, and the effective deployment of resources across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall management, direction, and growth of the regional preconstruction department
• Serve as a brand ambassador and trusted advisor to clients, industry partners, and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain long-term client and subcontractor relationships
• Create and execute project strategies that support successful project delivery and business objectives
• Manage preconstruction and estimating resources, schedules, workloads, and budgets
• Review major pricing components on all bids and ensure estimating accuracy
• Oversee value management initiatives and ensure timely implementation of cost-saving solutions
• Direct purchasing efforts and support bid-day execution for successful project outcomes
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, prequalification standards, and guiding principles
• Attend monthly project status review meetings and ensure timely completion of project reporting requirements
• Coordinate staffing needs and optimize resource allocation across regional projects
• Lead recruiting, hiring, mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives for the preconstruction team
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and leadership to direct reports
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 18+ years of construction industry experience
• Extensive experience leading preconstruction, estimating, and client-facing project planning efforts
• Strong conceptual estimating and budget management expertise
• Deep understanding of construction operations, logistics, procurement, and project delivery
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, develop quantity takeoffs, and evaluate estimates
• Proficiency with Autodesk software and estimating/takeoff platforms
• Strong networking presence and reputation within the construction community
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and positive project outcomes

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing regional preconstruction organization and directly influence project success, client satisfaction, and long-term business growth. You'll play a critical role in shaping strategy, developing talent, strengthening industry relationships, and delivering exceptional preconstruction services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

If you're a visionary construction leader with extensive preconstruction experience and a passion for building successful teams, we'd love to connect. Interested candidates may send their resumes directly to Brandon at View email address on click.appcast.io