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Director of Preconstruction - Construction

Sandias Executive Search
Laguna Hills, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

For a professional who enjoys leading teams, developing accurate preconstruction strategies, and partnering with clients and operations to optimize project execution, this Director of Preconstruction role offers significant impact. Review the posting to see if it aligns with your strengths.

As a Director of Preconstruction you will:

  • Lead all preconstruction activities, including estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews for high-profile commercial projects
  • Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and project managers to shape project strategy, scope, and design from concept through bid
  • Develop and mentor preconstruction teams, fostering a culture of accuracy, collaboration, and professional growth

What’s great about this company:

  • Stellar reputation in the Southern California market for more than 65 years
  • Notable company culture, creating a collaborative environment
  • Heavily invested in staying up to date on the newest industry software and building methods
  • Extensive list of project markets – You name it, they have done it

Your benefits as Director of Preconstruction at this company:

  • Annual bonus
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Cost of living increases
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Interdepartmental support

Requirements of this Director of Preconstruction role:

  • 12 years’ commercial estimating experience on projects over $40M
  • Ability to produce conceptual and detailed estimates and then translate to estimation/precon teams
  • Four-year degree strongly preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to represent the company in presentations to clients

Your action steps for this Director of Preconstruction role:

  • Check the requirements list above
  • Apply through this application portal
  • Confidentially forward your resume and project list to me Mike Chavez, at Mike@sandiasexecutivesearch.com or contact me directly at (505) 395-5667 (call or text)

We are Sandias Executive Search, an employee-owned company now marking our 27th year of exemplary placement services. We have been named one of Albuquerque’s Fastest Growing Companies a record eleven years in a row and one of Albuquerque’s Best Places to Work. Our mission is to work with the best candidates and companies in the industry with professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. For more information, visit www.sandiasexecutivesearch.com.

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