Preconstruction Director - Energy Infrastructure - DC Metro
Michael Page International
- Washington, DC
- 3 days ago
Highlights
Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates for complex energy infrastructure, MEP, and design-build projects while validating pricing, contingencies, escalation assumptions, and project risks. The Preconstruction Director - Energy Infrastructure - DC Metro will: Lead all preconstruction activities from project pursuit through project turnover, providing strategic direction across estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and execution planning.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
- Lead $1B+ in energy infrastructure projects nationwide
- Remote leadership role with executive visibility and growth
Our client is a rapidly growing national organization delivering innovative infrastructure modernization and sustainability solutions for some of the most complex facilities in the country. With a strong project pipeline, collaborative culture, and mission-driven approach, they are transforming the built environment through advanced energy and resiliency initiatives.
Job Description
The Preconstruction Director - Energy Infrastructure - DC Metro will:
- Lead all preconstruction activities from project pursuit through project turnover, providing strategic direction across estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and execution planning.
- Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates for complex energy infrastructure, MEP, and design-build projects while validating pricing, contingencies, escalation assumptions, and project risks.
- Partner with executive leadership, business development, engineering, and operations teams to evaluate opportunities, support project pursuits, and develop winning project strategies.
- Drive proposal development, client presentations, contract negotiations, and go/no-go decision-making for new project opportunities.
- Establish and continuously improve preconstruction processes, tools, standards, and best practices to support company growth and operational excellence.
- Lead value engineering efforts, constructability reviews, and design coordination activities to optimize project performance, minimize risk, and maximize client value.
- Develop procurement strategies for major equipment, subcontractors, and trade partners while overseeing bid solicitation, scope leveling, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and strategic partners nationwide.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to scope, design, schedule, constructability, procurement, and market conditions throughout project development.
- Facilitate seamless project handoffs to operations and construction teams, ensuring alignment between project planning and execution.
- Mentor and develop preconstruction and estimating professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support organizational growth initiatives through team development, hiring efforts, and leadership of a high-performing preconstruction function.
The Successful Applicant
The Preconstruction Director - Energy Infrastructure - DC Metro will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, project development, or construction management.
- Proven experience leading preconstruction efforts on design-build, MEP infrastructure, energy services, or performance contracting projects.
- Strong understanding of estimating, scheduling, procurement, and construction execution strategies.
- Experience developing conceptual and detailed project cost estimates.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with estimating platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience supporting federal, municipal, healthcare, higher education, or institutional projects is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with ESPC, UESC, energy infrastructure, central utility plants, controls, and building systems preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CCM, DBIA, PMP, PE, CEP, or similar credentials are a plus.
The Preconstruction Director - Energy Infrastructure - DC Metro will receive:
- Join a growing organization with more than $1B in awarded and developing projects.
- Work remotely while supporting high-profile energy and infrastructure programs nationwide.
- Play a key leadership role shaping project strategy, win rates, and company growth.
- Collaborate with industry experts focused on sustainability, resiliency, and modernization.
- Competitive compensation package including strong base salary, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career advancement opportunities.
Contact
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About Company
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.
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