What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Preconstruction position at MCL Construction?
Brief Description
MCL Arena Mentality
At MCL, we step into the arena together. Our core values guide how we show up every day, from how we lead and work together to how we serve our clients and communities.
The Arena Mentality means putting those values into action: taking ownership, tackling challenges, supporting your team, speaking up, and bringing solutions to the table. As MCL grows, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact, influence our projects, and help shape what comes next.
You’re not just filling a role. You’re part of the team building what’s next. Own the Numbers. Earn the Trust.
What You Bring To The Arena
You’ve built the numbers people trust. We want to give you the room to run them — real ownership of a pipeline, not just a seat at the table when the numbers are presented.
MCL is growing, and so is the scope of this seat. You’ll have a direct line to ownership, a voice in strategy, and a team that looks to you to set the standard.
Take on bigger pursuits. Develop future estimators and leaders. Help decide which work MCL goes after in the first place.
More ownership. More influence. More room to grow.
Since 1987, MCL has built its reputation on quality work, lasting relationships, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.
What We Offer
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: This role is not open to staffing agencies. MCL Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and asks that recruiters refrain from sending unsolicited recruiting emails to our employees. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any MCL Construction employee. MCL Construction will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of MCL Construction and will be processed accordingly.
MCL Arena Mentality
At MCL, we step into the arena together. Our core values guide how we show up every day, from how we lead and work together to how we serve our clients and communities.
The Arena Mentality means putting those values into action: taking ownership, tackling challenges, supporting your team, speaking up, and bringing solutions to the table. As MCL grows, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact, influence our projects, and help shape what comes next.
You’re not just filling a role. You’re part of the team building what’s next. Own the Numbers. Earn the Trust.
What You Bring To The Arena
- Own a deep pipeline of ground-up and renovation projects from first concept through groundbreaking.
- Direct conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and lump-sum estimates — and stand behind every one.
- Build and analyze cost models that hold up under pressure through precon and bidding.
- Partner with operations to align margins, labor rates, and strategy so estimates win work that performs.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of preconstruction managers and estimators.
- Set department standards and implement policies and SOPs with a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Guide owners, architects, and internal teams through every phase of project development.
- 10 years of progressive, management-level experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction.
- Experience leading diverse commercial projects — ground-up and renovation — from concept through construction documents, including GMP and CMAR delivery (preferred).
- Proficiency with estimating platforms like Timberline or On-Screen Takeoff, plus Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Fluency in RFP/RFQ preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, and purchasing.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field (preferred) — or the track record that proves you don’t need one.
- Comfortable leading a room of owners, architects, and subs — and leading a team with the same confidence.
You’ve built the numbers people trust. We want to give you the room to run them — real ownership of a pipeline, not just a seat at the table when the numbers are presented.
MCL is growing, and so is the scope of this seat. You’ll have a direct line to ownership, a voice in strategy, and a team that looks to you to set the standard.
Take on bigger pursuits. Develop future estimators and leaders. Help decide which work MCL goes after in the first place.
More ownership. More influence. More room to grow.
Since 1987, MCL has built its reputation on quality work, lasting relationships, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your dependents
- 401(k) with employer contributions, Profit sharing
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Generous PTO
- A team-focused culture
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: This role is not open to staffing agencies. MCL Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and asks that recruiters refrain from sending unsolicited recruiting emails to our employees. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any MCL Construction employee. MCL Construction will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of MCL Construction and will be processed accordingly.