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MissionHires lists this Director of Preconstruction - Saint Louis, Missouri opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
MissionHires is hiring a Director of Preconstruction for a leading design-and-delivery partner serving financial institutions, healthcare providers, and corporations. This senior leader will own all preconstruction activities—budgeting, conceptual estimating, scheduling, vendor strategy, and startup readiness—while mentoring a high-performing team and ensuring a seamless handoff to project execution. The ideal candidate brings deep construction operations knowledge, outstanding client communication, and a track record of delivering accurate estimates and value engineering from concept through contract.
Responsibilities
Lead all preconstruction activities, including budgeting, conceptual estimating, and construction scheduling across all design phases
Oversee purchasing strategy, material pricing, and vendor selection to secure competitive rates and maintain quality standards
Conduct monthly pricing reviews for key commodities and negotiate with multiple vendors to optimize cost
Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Build to align purchasing and cost strategies with company financial goals
Maintain and continuously improve cost databases to ensure accurate pricing for projects, allowances, and design alternates
Develop and implement value engineering strategies to reduce costs without compromising quality
Create, manage, and drive the preconstruction schedule to ensure on-time, seamless handoff to production
Lead weekly estimate schedules and ensure readiness for client presentation meetings
Ensure complete startup packages (geotechnical reports, design documents, detailed estimates, site plans, permits) prior to breaking ground
Drive continuous process improvement to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies in preconstruction
Serve as key liaison among clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration
Provide strategic oversight from conceptual design through final contract execution
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of preconstruction professionals, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness of estimates
Facilitate high-quality communication, run effective meetings, and manage cross-department collaboration
Ensure alignment of preconstruction deliverables with project execution needs and client expectations
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience
10+ years of related experience in design and construction managing multiple complex projects
Proven leadership experience delivering projects on budget and on schedule
Strong understanding of construction operations and logistical planning
Demonstrated expertise in conceptual and detailed estimating, scheduling, and vendor/commodity management
Experience with financial management of projects, including budgets, contracts, cashflow, and reporting
Proficiency with estimating software, current construction cost data, and material procurement data (e.g., BIM, Procore, Acumatica)
Exceptional client-service orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead meetings, manage workload proactively, and drive cross-functional collaboration
Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Benefits
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Retirement savings plan
Sabbatical program
Hybrid work schedule
Employee referral bonuses
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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