Director of Preconstruction - Multifamily GC - South Shore MA

Michael Page International

Canton, Massachusetts

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$225,000–$250,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Budgeting, Building Restoration, Business Development, Business Growth, Commercial Construction, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Fitness, Leadership, Life Insurance, MPI, Market Analysis, Market Trend Analysis, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multi-Family Buildings, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Pricing, Procurement Planning, Procurement Strategy, Project Design, Project/Program Management, Reimbursement, Risk Analysis, Sales Presentation, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Tuition Reimbursement, Value Engineering

LOCATION

Canton, Massachusetts

POSTED

4 days ago

Director Of PreconstructionTake ownership of one of the company's most critical leadership roles. Join a financially strong contractor with an outstanding reputation in MA.Our client is a highly respected, privately held General Contractor that has been delivering complex construction projects throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut for more than 30 years. With expertise spanning multifamily, occupied rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, historic restoration, and ground-up commercial construction, they have built a reputation for quality, collaboration, and long-standing client relationships. Operating with a team of more than 50 professionals, the company is known for its collaborative culture, negotiated work, and impressive employee tenure. Their portfolio includes projects valued up to $50M, and they continue to grow through repeat business and trusted partnerships.Job DescriptionThe Director of Preconstruction will be responsible for:Lead and oversee all estimating and preconstruction activities across the organization.Develop, mentor, and manage the estimating team while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.Report directly to ownership and serve as a strategic advisor on project pursuits and company growth.Prepare and review conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and cost analyses for negotiated, hard bid, and design-build projects.Lead value engineering, constructability reviews, procurement planning, and subcontractor bid leveling.Develop preconstruction schedules, risk assessments, and cost control strategies.Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.Partner closely with Operations, Project Management, and Business Development to ensure successful project transitions.Support business development initiatives by participating in client presentations, interviews, and pursuit strategies.Continuously evaluate market trends, subcontractor relationships, and pricing to maintain a competitive advantage.MPI 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 ApplicantThe Director of Preconstruction will have:10+ years of commercial construction experience.5+ years in a senior estimating or preconstruction leadership role.Proven success leading, mentoring, and developing estimating teams.Strong background in multifamily construction preferred.Experience with negotiated work, hard bid projects, and design-build delivery.Deep understanding of conceptual estimating, value engineering, procurement strategies, constructability reviews, and subcontractor buyouts.Executive-level communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and estimating platforms such as SmartBid, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), BuildingConnected, or similar software.What's on OfferWhat is on offer for the Director of Preconstruction:Base Salary: $225K-$250K+ (commensurate with experience).401(k) with company match.Medical, dental, and life insurance.75% company-paid medical and dental premiums.Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.Fitness and wellness reimbursement.Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays annually.Flexible leadership team that values work-life balance while maintaining a collaborative office environment.Job summary:SectorConstructionSub SectorConstruction DirectorIndustryPropertyLocationCantonContract TypePermanent

About the Company

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/