Job Details

Director of Preconstruction

The Director of Preconstruction leads all aspects of the preconstruction lifecycle for municipal and public-sector infrastructure projects, from early pursuit and capture planning through GMP development and negotiations. This role is responsible for proposal strategy, estimating leadership, and client engagement, with a strong focus on alternative delivery methods such as CMAR and JOC.

As a senior leader in work acquisition, the Director of Preconstruction guides teams, develops scalable processes, and builds long-term client partnerships that carry through from pursuit into construction execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for CMAR, JOC, and other alternative delivery municipal infrastructure projects.
• Direct RFQs, RFPs, proposals, interviews, and GMP negotiations from pursuit through award.
• Develop and execute capture strategies for municipal and public-sector clients.
• Partner closely with Business Development leadership to expand relationships, improve hit rates, and support long-term growth.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and estimators throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Establish and standardize preconstruction workflows to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.
• Maintain active client engagement from pursuit through construction to ensure continuity and alignment.
• Support internal business planning related to market positioning, delivery strategy, and resource planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in preconstruction and estimating within municipal wet utilities or public infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Proven experience with CMAR, JOC, and other public-sector or alternative delivery methods.
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of pursuit planning, proposal development, and negotiations.
• Ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing preconstruction teams while delivering results.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based with periodic travel for client meetings, pursuits, and project collaboration throughout the Phoenix metro area.

Interview Process

As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to complete a brief behavioral or work-style assessment. Candidates who complete both the application and assessment will receive priority consideration.

Pay Details: $160,000.00 to $195,000.00 per year

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