Director of Estimating and Preconstruction

Position Summary

VCC is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Preconstruction & Estimating to lead and elevate our nationwide preconstruction operations. This is a high-impact executive role responsible for building, standardizing, and scaling a centralized preconstruction and estimating function that supports eight offices across the country.

You will operate at both the strategic and client level—driving internal excellence while serving as a trusted advisor to owners, architects, and development partners. Your leadership will directly influence project success from concept through contract, ensuring alignment across scope, budget, schedule, and market conditions.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leadership & Team Development
• Build and lead a centralized preconstruction and estimating department that supports all eight VCC offices nationwide
• Develop staffing plans, recruit and mentor team members, and establish a scalable structure for department growth
• Define and implement standardized processes, workflows, and tools for consistency and efficiency across all projects
  
  
  
  

• Preconstruction Management
• Oversee the full preconstruction process—from conceptual budgeting through final GMP/hard bid estimates
• Lead project preplanning, including feasibility reviews, constructability analysis, and design coordination
• Direct and manage bid schedules, ensuring coverage and timely delivery across multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (Operations, Business Development, etc.) to align strategies and resources
  
  
  
  

• Client Engagement & Strategy
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the preconstruction phase
• Guide owners, architects, and consultants through early design and cost decisions, providing expert input and solutions
• Present budgets, schedules, and value engineering options in client meetings and interviews
• Help secure work through professional and strategic relationship building
  
  
  
  

• Estimating Oversight
• Supervise the preparation of conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates
• Oversee quantity takeoffs, scope development, and pricing accuracy across all trade disciplines
• Maintain and grow a company-wide historical cost database, regional pricing data, and lessons learned repository
• Track industry trends, escalation forecasts, and labor market conditions to inform accurate estimating
  
  
  
  

• Subcontractor & Market Engagement
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners across all regions
• Leverage industry contacts to gather competitive pricing, availability, and insight on market conditions
  
  
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field—or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years in preconstruction and estimating, with leadership experience required
• Demonstrated experience building or leading a preconstruction team, ideally in a multi-office or national setting
• Strong client-facing skills, with experience presenting to owners, developers, and design teams
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules, workflows, and multiple concurrent projects
• Expertise with industry-standard tools such as On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, and estimating software platforms
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Knowledge across multiple commercial sectors including retail, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use
  
  
  

What We Offer

We invest in our people and support long-term careers.

Our employees receive a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both professional performance and personal well-being, including:

• Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement options
• Wellness program and employee support resources
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 100% paid six-week maternity leave
  
  
  

Why VCC

Founded in 1987, from one office in Little Rock to nine offices nationwide, VCC has built a reputation for excellence. We operate with a financially conservative, debt-free philosophy that provides stability and long-term opportunity.

Our success is built on strong field leadership. If you’re ready to lead meaningful projects and build your future with a respected national contractor, apply today.

VCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background and drug screening.