Preconstruction Director

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year Job details We are a reputable leader in Southwest infrastructure, specializing in heavy civil, design-build, and large-scale site development projects that drive growth and strengthen communities. As a self-performing contractor, we manage every critical scope — from earthwork and concrete to underground utilities and mechanical systems — ensuring precision, efficiency, and unmatched project delivery. Robust leadership training, generous pay and benefits, and unlimited PTO. Join a self-performing team built on trust, reputation, and collaboration. Career growth, stability, and work/life balance in a thriving company. Why join us? Our people are our greatest advantage. We foster a collaborative, forward‑thinking culture where expertise is valued, ideas are heard, and career growth is supported at every level. Preconstruction Leader – Responsibilities We’re seeking a proven Preconstruction Leader to drive the success of our heavy civil and infrastructure projects from concept through construction. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide estimating and design coordination, ensuring every project begins with a clear plan for cost, constructability, and execution. You’ll partner with operations, design teams, and clients to develop budgets, schedules, and strategies that set projects up for success. This high‑impact position offers visibility across executive leadership and the opportunity to shape outcomes long before work begins in the field. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred. 8+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management within heavy civil, infrastructure, or design‑build environments. Strong technical understanding of self‑perform operations, including concrete, earthwork, underground utilities, and mechanical systems. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with owners, design teams, and field leadership. Proficiency in estimating and scheduling tools (HCSS, P6, Bluebeam, Excel, etc.) and strong analytical and communication skills. Demonstrated leadership in managing budgets, proposals, and early project development efforts. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot