Job Description
You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please. Director of Preconstruction in Oklahoma City, OK - $160,000+ Salary
- Direct Hire / Full-Time
- On-Site
- Occasional travel required, primarily throughout the Oklahoma City metro area with some domestic travel
- Seeking local candidates or candidates that are willing to relocate to the OKC Metro area
We are seeking an accomplished
Director of Preconstruction to lead and grow a regional preconstruction department while driving strategic planning, client engagement, estimating excellence, and team development. This executive-level leadership role will oversee all regional preconstruction operations, ensuring successful project pursuits, accurate estimating, strong client relationships, and the effective deployment of resources across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead the overall management, direction, and growth of the regional preconstruction department
- Serve as a brand ambassador and trusted advisor to clients, industry partners, and stakeholders
- Develop and maintain long-term client and subcontractor relationships
- Create and execute project strategies that support successful project delivery and business objectives
- Manage preconstruction and estimating resources, schedules, workloads, and budgets
- Review major pricing components on all bids and ensure estimating accuracy
- Oversee value management initiatives and ensure timely implementation of cost-saving solutions
- Direct purchasing efforts and support bid-day execution for successful project outcomes
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, prequalification standards, and guiding principles
- Attend monthly project status review meetings and ensure timely completion of project reporting requirements
- Coordinate staffing needs and optimize resource allocation across regional projects
- Lead recruiting, hiring, mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives for the preconstruction team
- Conduct quarterly performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and leadership to direct reports
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- 18+ years of construction industry experience
- Extensive experience leading preconstruction, estimating, and client-facing project planning efforts
- Strong conceptual estimating and budget management expertise
- Deep understanding of construction operations, logistics, procurement, and project delivery
- Ability to read drawings and specifications, develop quantity takeoffs, and evaluate estimates
- Proficiency with Autodesk software and estimating/takeoff platforms
- Strong networking presence and reputation within the construction community
- Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills
- Strong business acumen with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and positive project outcomes
Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing regional preconstruction organization and directly influence project success, client satisfaction, and long-term business growth. You'll play a critical role in shaping strategy, developing talent, strengthening industry relationships, and delivering exceptional preconstruction services across a diverse portfolio of projects.
If you're a visionary construction leader with extensive preconstruction experience and a passion for building successful teams, we'd love to connect.
Interested candidates may send their resumes directly to
Brandon at bgreen@blackrockres.com
#LI-BG1
Job Tags
Full time, For subcontractor, Local area, Relocation