The Vice President of Preconstruction will serve as a key executive leader responsible for strategy, team leadership, client engagement, and oversight of all preconstruction activities—from early-stage pursuit through project turnover.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
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Lead and mentor the preconstruction and estimating team, establishing best practices and scalable processes
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Partner with executive leadership on business strategy, market expansion, and project selection
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Drive continuous improvement in pricing accuracy, risk evaluation, and preconstruction execution
Preconstruction Oversight
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Oversee all phases of preconstruction including budgeting, conceptual estimating, and GMP development
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Ensure alignment between preconstruction, operations, and business development teams
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Provide executive-level review of estimates, schedules, and project assumptions
Client & Business Development Interface
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Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, developers, and design partners during early project phases
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Support pursuit strategy, presentations, and proposal development
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Strengthen long-term client relationships with a focus on repeat business
Technical & Operational Excellence
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Guide feasibility studies, site selection input, and due diligence efforts
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Ensure constructability, cost efficiency, and schedule feasibility are embedded early in project planning
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Collaborate with in-house and external design teams to optimize project outcomes
Qualifications
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12–20+ years of experience in commercial construction, with a strong emphasis in preconstruction or estimating
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Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
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Background in industrial, warehouse/distribution, manufacturing, or large-scale commercial projects preferred
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Strong financial acumen with experience in conceptual estimating and GMP development
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Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
