Director of Preconstruction

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

Director of Preconstruction in Oklahoma City, OK

• $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

Why This Opportunity?

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.