Director of Project Management & Preconstruction
The hiring company is a well-established company with commercial projects including education, retail, healthcare, offices $20M+ in value. As a mid-sized organization, they are known for their commitment to delivering exceptional results and fostering a professional environment.
Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, the Director of Project Management & Preconstruction will provide leadership across project delivery, preconstruction, financial performance, and team development. This role combines hands-on project oversight with broader departmental leadership.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of large-scale commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Acting as the senior escalation point for project teams, supporting Project Managers across the portfolio.
- Managing and developing Project Managers while providing operational leadership to estimating, buyout, and scheduling functions.
- Overseeing preconstruction activities, including estimating, scope development, budgeting, constructability reviews, and procurement strategy.
- Driving financial performance through budget management, forecasting, change order administration, risk mitigation, and margin protection.
- Establishing and maintaining project management standards, reporting procedures, and operational best practices across the organization.
- Championing schedule performance, quality assurance, safety excellence, and strong client relationships throughout project execution.
The successful applicant will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- 10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience with demonstrated leadership on projects valued at $20M+.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and project teams.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction operations, project controls, contract administration, and risk management.
- Experience implementing and improving processes across project delivery and preconstruction functions.
- Advanced proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and digital project management tools.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and change management processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain shortly after joining.
- Preferred experience overseeing preconstruction or estimating teams and working with sophisticated institutional or developer clients.
- LEED accreditation or sustainability-related credentials are advantageous.
What's on offer includes:
- Base Salary $120,000 - $160,000
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Car allowance.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Employer-paid medical coverage for employees.
- 401(k) program with company matching contribution.
- Paid time off package.
- Significant leadership visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership.
- Opportunity to shape project delivery standards, develop future leaders, and influence the growth of a respected commercial construction organization.