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Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical

Big-D Construction
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for Director of Preconstruction who will play an integral role in business growth. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a Director of Preconstruction to join the team located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or related
  • 10 plus years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator or Manager
  • Preconstruction experience on data centers is preferred

    Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

    • Create new relationships and opportunities with customers
    • Exhibits strong commitment to customer service, both internal and external, loyalty to Big-D, in fulfillment of Big-D’s stewardship/mission
    • Leads all preconstruction services for their projects
    • Directs all professional staff in the preconstruction process and leads their teams in such a way to maximize the contributions of each team member
    • Provides continuous project oversight during the design and preconstruction phase
    • Fosters collaboration within the project team
    • Ultimately accountable for accurate estimates, cost studies, benchmarking, and team participation as necessary to gain approval for the project to proceed into construction
    •  Works with the Project Director and project management team to ensure a successful transition from preconstruction to construction
    • Acts as the primary owner contact throughout preconstruction
    • Recognize the skills of project personnel, nominating worthy individuals for Big-D awards and advancement
    • Recruit high caliber personnel from outside sources to work at Big-D
    • Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

    Critical Skills:

    • Ability to coach, mentor and teach team members
    • Proficient in Prolog, Timberline, OST, P6, Bluebeam, MS Office
    • Excellent computer skills
    • Ability to communicate at a high level
    • Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
    • Work well in a team environment
    • Design management Skills
    • Understanding of construction cost and is aware of current market conditions
    • High ethical standards
    • Problem solver
    • Profit oriented

    Benefits:

    • Big-D pays for 100% of your medical premiums for you and your family
    • Employer Contribution into Health Savings Account (HSA) each month
    • 401k with Employer match
    • Life Insurance
    • Optional Supplemental benefits
    • Paid Time Off & Holidays
    • Company Vehicle, mobile phone, and computer

    Additional Job Information

    Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

     

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