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Green Key Resources lists this Director of Preconstruction opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
(Indianapolis, IN | Full-Time | Confidential Search)
An established and growing commercial general contractor in the Indianapolis market is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to join its leadership team.
This is an opportunity for an experienced preconstruction professional to take a significant leadership role within an organization that partners with clients from the earliest stages of project development through design, budgeting, procurement and construction.
The company is open to considering both an established Director of Preconstruction and a highly accomplished Senior Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator who is ready to take the next step into a Director-level position.
THE ROLE:
The Director of Preconstruction will help lead the front-end planning and preconstruction process across a diverse portfolio of commercial building projects.
This individual will work closely with clients, architects, engineers, operations teams and trade partners to develop projects from early concepts through construction-ready budgets and GMPs.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading preconstruction efforts from conceptual design through final pricing and project turnover
Developing conceptual estimates, budgets and milestone estimates throughout the design process
Partnering with architects, engineers and clients to manage design development
Providing constructability analysis, value engineering and alternative solutions
Evaluating building systems, materials, project logistics and procurement strategies
Leading subcontractor outreach, bid strategy, scope evaluation and trade partner engagement
Participating in project pursuits, presentations and client meetings
Collaborating closely with operations teams to ensure a successful transition from preconstruction into construction
Mentoring and developing members of the preconstruction and estimating team
Helping establish best practices, processes and strategy across the preconstruction function
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate will bring:
10+ years of commercial construction preconstruction and/or estimating experience
Strong experience with conceptual estimating and early-stage project budgeting
Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the design and preconstruction process, rather than solely estimating completed construction documents
Experience working collaboratively with owners, architects, engineers and construction operations teams
Strong understanding of commercial building systems, constructability, cost drivers and subcontractor markets
Experience across sectors such as K-12, higher education, healthcare, municipal/public, commercial, multifamily, senior living, hospitality and/or industrial construction
Experience leading or mentoring preconstruction and estimating professionals
Strong communication, presentation and client-facing capabilities
Candidates may currently hold titles such as:
Director of Preconstruction | Preconstruction Executive | Senior Preconstruction Manager | Senior Estimator | Chief Estimator
LOCATION:
This position will be based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Candidates currently outside the Indianapolis market will be considered, but must be open to full-time relocation to the Indianapolis area.
COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be flexible and based on the experience, background and overall fit of the individual selected.
The organization is more focused on identifying the right long-term leader than fitting the search into a predetermined compensation range.
WHY CONSIDER IT?
This opportunity offers the ability to:
Step into a visible leadership position within an established Indianapolis contractor
Influence projects from the earliest stages of planning and design
Work across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction markets
Lead and develop a preconstruction team
Build relationships directly with clients and design partners
Help shape preconstruction strategy, processes and project pursuits
Take the next career step from Senior-level preconstruction leadership into a Director position
This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the organization, project portfolio and opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates during an introductory conversation.
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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