Vice President of Preconstruction, Commercial Construction

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Preconstruction to provide executive leadership for its preconstruction function. The role oversees regional preconstruction and estimating teams and establishes consistent practices for estimating, budgeting, cost modeling, and project planning. Responsibilities include guiding pursuit strategies, overseeing complex estimates, advancing value engineering and procurement planning, and building strong client and trade-partner relationships. The Vice President will also develop performance metrics and improvement initiatives, support talent development, monitor market trends, and ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to project execution. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. At least 15 years of progressive commercial construction experience, including significant preconstruction or estimating leadership, is required, along with experience managing complex projects across multiple sectors. The role calls for strong expertise in estimating, cost planning, value engineering, procurement, and risk management, as well as proven team leadership and strategic planning skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, executive-level presentation experience, financial acumen, and familiarity with estimating software and modern construction technologies are also required.