Director of Preconstruction - Bethesda, MD

Michael Page International

Bethesda, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$210,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Business Development, Capital Project, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, Customer Relations, Entrepreneurship, Financial Trend Analysis, Healthcare, Leadership, MPI, Market Research, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Revenue Forecasting, Risk Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Value Engineering
LOCATION
Bethesda, Maryland
POSTED
4 days ago
Director Of PreconstructionThis employee-owned national construction management and general contracting firm operates across multiple U.S. offices with a workforce of 800+ professionals and annual revenue exceeding $1B. The organization delivers projects across diverse sectors including commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. The Director of Preconstruction plays a key leadership role in driving project success, mentoring teams, and maintaining a strong repeat business pipeline. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the Director of Preconstruction is empowered with both national resources and regional autonomy to deliver impactful results.Job DescriptionLead all phases of preconstruction as Director of Preconstruction from concept design through construction documentsManage relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractorsDevelop conceptual estimates using current market data and cost trendsPerform value engineering, risk assessments, and constructability reviewsGenerate RFIs, qualifications, and assist in contract and schedule developmentOversee estimating operations across multiple teams as Director of PreconstructionEstablish bid strategies and participate in capital project bidsManage subcontractor relationships and lead project buyout processesSupport business development and procurement initiativesMaintain and organize cost data within internal databasesContribute to market research, labor conditions, and economic trend analysisAssist with revenue forecasting and implement process improvementsMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant10+ years of construction estimating experience ($5M-$75M projects)Proven leadership experience managing teams and negotiated projectsStrong ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and reportsFamiliarity with DC-area construction market and cost trendsExperience across commercial, residential, healthcare, or similar sectors preferredProficient with estimating tools (e.g., Planswift) and Microsoft OfficeStrategic thinker with strong problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to build relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractorsWhat's on OfferBase Salary: $170,000-$210,000Annual bonus structureEmployee Ownership (ESOP) providing long-term wealth-building opportunityComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plansStrong career growth and advancement opportunities within a collaborative culturePlease apply to be considered for this position!Contact Patrick Stafstrom Quote job ref JN-072026-7059226

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/