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Director of Pre-Construction

McKinstry
McKinstry Salary
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

  • renewables and energy services
  • engineering and design
  • construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Director of Preconstruction to our growing Construction division in Seattle, WA.  Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

Business Management 

  • Prepares quantitative estimates using McKinstry estimating platforms.
  • Manages conceptual and quantitative estimating processes.
  • Drives technology initiatives into processes for the group.
  • Manages standard operating procedures and Project Life Cycle requirements for both cost and operationally focused preconstruction tasks.
  • Coordinates with Business Unit Managers, Project Executives and Project Managers to ensure successful set up and execution of projects.

Team Management

  • Manages the internal pre-construction processes.
  • Train team members on cost and estimating methods and platforms.
  • Coach and develop pre-construction team members.
  • Selects, develops, and manages employees.
  • Responsible for integrating the preconstruction team cohesively into the culture of each Electrical Business Units.

 

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

  • Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Pre-Construction leader and estimating manager.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent electrical construction experience required.
  • Experience in financial/performance contracting required.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and estimates required.
  • Knowledge of building infrastructure mechanical and electrical systems required.
  • Ten (10) years of experience with an electrical construction contractor.
  • Knowledge of cost and estimating methods and platforms required.

 

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • “Building Good” paid community service time
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $118,170 - $210,100 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

 

Salary : $118,170 - $210,100

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