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Job description
Director of Preconstruction & Contract Services
Location: San Antonio, Florida
Company: Steadfast Contractors Alliance
About Steadfast Contractors Alliance
"Stewarding the earth with strong backs, creativeminds, and a servants' heart"
Steadfast ContractorsAlliance is a diversified landscaping, site services, and environmentalsolutions firm serving commercial, municipal, residential, and institutionalclients throughout Florida. The company delivers integrated outdoorconstruction, maintenance, and environmental management services with a strongcommitment to quality, safety, accountability, and long-term clientpartnerships.
Our divisions provideexpertise in:
Commercial hardscape and amenityconstruction
Commercial landscape andirrigation design/build services
Residential landscape andirrigation services
Full-service commercial groundsmaintenance
Environmental impact mitigation
Aquatic maintenance and waterwaymanagement
Steadfast ContractorsAlliance is committed to operational excellence, innovative project delivery,and sustainable growth while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culturefocused on professionalism, integrity, and customer service.
Why Steadfast?
Excellent company culture
Company Sponsored Health Insurance w/ Company Contribution
Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Term & Whole Life Insurance
Accrued Paid Time Off
401k Retirement Plan w/ up to 4% employer match
Position Summary
The Director ofPreconstruction & Contract Services is a senior leadership role responsiblefor directing and coordinating all estimating, preconstruction, permitting,procurement support, and contract administration activities across thecompany’s operating divisions. This position plays a critical role in projectplanning, risk management, pricing strategy, operational alignment, andcontract execution from opportunity identification through project turnover.
The Director will leadcross-functional collaboration between business development, operations,project management, finance, and executive leadership to ensure accurateestimating, efficient preconstruction processes, timely permitting, anddisciplined contract management practices that support profitable growth andoperational excellence.
This role overseespreconstruction and contract services for the following divisions:
Commercial hardscape and amenityconstruction
Commercial landscape andirrigation design/build services
Residential landscape andirrigation services
Full-service commercial groundsmaintenance
Environmental impact mitigation
Aquatic maintenance services
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Preconstruction Leadership
Lead all estimating andpreconstruction operations across multiple service divisions.
Develop and standardizeestimating procedures, pricing models, bid review protocols, and proposalformats.
Oversee conceptual, schematic,design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid estimating efforts.
Review project plans,specifications, geotechnical reports, permitting requirements, andcontract documents for scope accuracy and risk exposure.
Coordinate preconstructionactivities including budgeting, scheduling, constructability reviews,value engineering, and procurement planning.
Establish labor productivitybenchmarks, equipment rates, subcontractor evaluation standards, andmaterial pricing databases.
Collaborate with operations teamsto ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to project execution.
Support strategic growthinitiatives by evaluating market opportunities, project feasibility, andcompetitive positioning.
Contract Administration & Risk Management
Direct company-wide contractadministration processes for owners, developers, municipalities, generalcontractors, and subcontractors.
Review, negotiate, and managecontracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, amendments, and changeorders.
Identify contractual,operational, financial, and compliance risks and develop mitigationstrategies.
Coordinate with legal counsel andexecutive leadership on complex contractual matters and claims management.
Ensure compliance with Floridaconstruction laws, lien requirements, insurance obligations, licensingstandards, and public bid regulations.
Maintain standardized contracttemplates, documentation controls, and approval workflows.
Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
Oversee permitting strategy andregulatory coordination for all division and project types.
Coordinate with municipalities,counties, environmental agencies, utility providers, and permittingauthorities.
Ensure compliance withenvironmental regulations, irrigation standards, stormwater requirements,erosion control measures, and aquatic management regulations.
Manage permit tracking systems toensure timely approvals and project mobilization.
Team Leadership & Operational Collaboration
Build, mentor, and manageestimating, preconstruction, permitting, and contract administrationpersonnel.
Establish departmental KPIs,staffing plans, training initiatives, and performance standards.
Foster collaboration betweenestimating, operations, maintenance, and design teams.
Participate in executiveplanning, budgeting forecasting, and operational strategy meetings.
Support business developmentefforts through client presentations, proposal development, andrelationship management.
Financial & Strategic Oversight
Drive bidding accuracy, marginimprovement, backlog quality, and risk-adjusted project selection.
Analyze historical cost data andmarket trends to improve forecasting and pricing strategy.
Assist leadership with annualbudgeting, revenue forecasting, and operational planning.
Monitor project pipeline activityand support workload balancing across divisions.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in ConstructionManagement, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business, orrelated field preferred.
Or, Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsibleexperience in estimating, preconstruction, contract administration, oroperations leadership within landscape construction, site development,civil construction, vertical construction or related industries.
Demonstrated leadershipexperience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex projectportfolios.
Understanding of and competency to purchase, procure, and contractall elements related to:
Commercial landscapeconstruction
Hardscape and amenityinstallation
Irrigation systems
Grounds maintenance operations
Environmental mitigation
Aquatic maintenance services
Experience with public andprivate sector contracting.
Knowledge of Florida permittingprocesses, environmental regulations, and construction contractingrequirements.
Strong financial acumen andability to analyze project risk and profitability.
Proficiency with estimatingsoftware, project management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERPplatforms.
Preferred
Florida contractor licensingknowledge or industry certifications.
Experience in design-builddelivery methods.
Experience working withmunicipalities, HOAs, developers, and large commercial clients.
Familiarity with GIS, takeoffsoftware, scheduling platforms, and contract management systems.
Core Competencies
Strategic leadership
Contract negotiation
Risk assessment and mitigation
Estimating accuracy and costcontrol
Process development andstandardization
Regulatory and permittingexpertise
Team development and mentorship
Operational collaboration
Client relationship management
Communication and presentationskills
Reporting Structure
Reports directly to:Executive Leadership / Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports mayinclude:
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Permit Coordinators
Contract Administrators
Procurement Support Personnel
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executivecompensation package
Performance-based bonusopportunities
Vehicle allowance or companyvehicle
Company sponsored health insurance w/ company contribution
Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity,short & long term disability, and term & whole life insuranceavailable
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with 4% company match
Professional developmentopportunities
Position Impact
The Director ofPreconstruction & Contract Services will serve as a key operational andstrategic leader responsible for improving estimating accuracy, strengtheningcontractual protections, accelerating permitting workflows, and supportingscalable growth across all company divisions while maintaining profitability,quality, and client satisfaction.
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Worksite address
san antonio, FL, 33576, US
Who can apply
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