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The Opportunity

We are partnering with a multifamily development and construction organization to identify a Director of Preconstruction who will play a critical role in shaping project feasibility, cost certainty, and execution strategy. This is a senior leadership position responsible for guiding preconstruction efforts across a multifamily platform, with direct influence over budgets, buyout strategy, systems, and cross-functional alignment.

Role Overview

The Director of Preconstruction leads the preconstruction team and oversees the preparation of accurate estimates, budgets, and proposals for multifamily projects. This individual collaborates closely with Development, Design, and Construction teams to drive value engineering, manage risk, and ensure projects transition seamlessly from concept through construction start.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the preconstruction team in delivering comprehensive, accurate estimates and budgets

  • Collaborate with Development and Design teams to provide value engineering and cost-saving recommendations

  • Oversee the bidding process, subcontractor selection, negotiation, and buyout strategy

  • Direct preparation of detailed proposals including scope of work, schedules, and cost breakdowns

  • Prepare and present preconstruction reports to executive leadership and project stakeholders

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards

  • Monitor industry trends, construction pricing, and best practices to inform estimating strategy

Financial & Systems Oversight

  • Maintain full responsibility for project budget development and financial balance sheets during preconstruction

  • Report purchasing and budget status on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to internal and external stakeholders

  • Prepare preconstruction-related AIA financial documentation

  • Partner closely with corporate accounting to ensure accurate and timely budget management

  • Directly manage the company’s Procore purchasing function

Experience & Qualifications

Required:

  • 10+ years of experience in construction materials purchasing, estimating, or preconstruction leadership

  • Proven background in multifamily residential wood-frame construction

  • Experience managing purchasing budgets and buyouts with total values up to $100MM

  • Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and negotiation skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software

  • High level of experience with Procore and construction management platforms

  • Ability to function at a high level with minimal supervision

Leadership & Competencies

  • Expert understanding of preconstruction and project management methodologies

  • Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams toward shared financial and schedule goals

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Owner-entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

  • Strong process management and continuous improvement orientation

  • Extensive professional network within the multifamily construction industry

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive executive-level compensation, commensurate with experience

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Opportunity to lead and scale preconstruction operations across a multifamily platform

Why This Opportunity

  • Senior leadership role with enterprise-level influence over cost, systems, and outcomes

  • Direct impact on project feasibility, margins, and execution quality

  • Collaborative environment working with executive leadership, development, and construction teams

  • Platform that values ownership mindset, accountability, and operational excellence

Next Steps

Qualified professionals interested in a confidential discussion are encouraged to apply.