️ Now Hiring: Director of Preconstruction | Global Real Estate Owner & Developer
Join a world-class team shaping skylines across the globe.
Our client — a leading international real estate developer and builder — is seeking an accomplished Director of Preconstruction to lead preconstruction strategy and execution for large-scale developments in the U.S. and beyond.
This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in a company renowned for innovation, design excellence, and construction quality on landmark projects worldwide.
Base pay range
$220,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
The Role
As Director of Preconstruction , you will lead all preconstruction activities from concept through contract execution. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, and estimating teams to establish accurate budgets, schedules, and constructability strategies — setting each project up for success before breaking ground.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all preconstruction phases for major mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects.
- Lead estimating, cost planning, scheduling, and risk management efforts.
- Partner with development and design teams to assess feasibility and value-engineering options.
- Manage consultant and subcontractor engagement during early project phases.
- Establish and maintain preconstruction best practices, tools, and workflows.
- Mentor and develop a growing team of estimators and project professionals.
- Support business development efforts by contributing technical insight and cost data.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction or estimating, preferably with a developer or general contractor.
- Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex developments.
- Strong understanding of design coordination, cost modeling, and construction means/methods.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
- Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, CA (local presence required).
- Join a globally recognized company delivering iconic projects worldwide.
- Strategic leadership role with visibility across global operations.
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits.
- Collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and impact.
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management
Industry: Construction
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