Director of Preconstruction
Evermont Group, Irvine, CA, United States
Director of Preconstruction - Industrial Construction
Irvine, CA
A well-established, employee-owned national Design-Build General Contractor is hiring a
Director of Preconstruction
to lead its Western Region estimating function, based in Irvine, CA.
Headquartered in the Midwest and operating nationally for over 20 years, this contractor has expanded across multiple U.S. markets and delivers projects in industrial, cold storage, commercial, healthcare, residential, adaptive reuse, and office sectors. The business is known for a people-first culture, long-term growth strategy, and employee ownership model that rewards team success.
This position will take ownership of preconstruction across the Western Region, supporting operations in Southern California, Northern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
The immediate focus is industrial construction, with responsibility to grow the regional estimating capability over time.
You will inherit a lean local team consisting of a Senior Estimator and Estimating Coordinator, while also partnering with a larger national preconstruction group based at HQ.
This is a genuine leadership role, but the company wants someone who still enjoys the technical side of estimating and wants to stay close to the work - and not just manage.
Responsibilities include:
Leading all preconstruction and estimating activity across the Western Region
Preparing conceptual budgets, GMPs, detailed estimates, and bid proposals
Reviewing drawings, specifications, RFPs, and bid packages for scope and risk
Managing subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, scope analysis, and negotiations
Supporting presentations, client pursuits, and early-stage business development efforts
Partnering with operations teams for seamless handover from preconstruction to delivery
Hiring, mentoring, and developing future regional estimating talent
Helping scale the Western Region team in line with company growth plans
Collaborating with the national preconstruction division on strategy, resources, and best practice
Driving value engineering and cost planning solutions for clients
Hiring, training and scaling the division
Travel is minimal, limited to occasional job walks, client meetings, or short overnight trips. No extensive project travel
What we’re looking for:
Minimum 10 years experience in construction estimating / preconstruction with a California based General Contractor
Ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on technically
Strong subcontractor market knowledge across Southern California and/or Western U.S.
Experience pricing ground-up industrial, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar projects
Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication and presentation skills
Stable career history with leadership credibility
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar preferred
Experience working at a Director level is preferred
Experience working for a Top 200 ENR GC is required
Compensation & benefits:
Competitive base salary based on experience
Performance bonus structure
Full healthcare benefits
401(k)
PTO package
Employee ownership / wealth-building opportunity
Long-term progression within a growing national platform
Why this opportunity:
Lead a full region rather than just a single office
High-visibility role with direct impact on regional growth
Backed by an established national contractor with strong resources
Lean team environment with autonomy and no bureaucracy
Hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys estimating, not just managing
Minimal travel compared to many industrial GC roles
Opportunity to build and shape the Western Region preconstruction team over time
If you are interested, please apply directly with a bid list and resume.
Irvine, CA
A well-established, employee-owned national Design-Build General Contractor is hiring a
Director of Preconstruction
to lead its Western Region estimating function, based in Irvine, CA.
Headquartered in the Midwest and operating nationally for over 20 years, this contractor has expanded across multiple U.S. markets and delivers projects in industrial, cold storage, commercial, healthcare, residential, adaptive reuse, and office sectors. The business is known for a people-first culture, long-term growth strategy, and employee ownership model that rewards team success.
This position will take ownership of preconstruction across the Western Region, supporting operations in Southern California, Northern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
The immediate focus is industrial construction, with responsibility to grow the regional estimating capability over time.
You will inherit a lean local team consisting of a Senior Estimator and Estimating Coordinator, while also partnering with a larger national preconstruction group based at HQ.
This is a genuine leadership role, but the company wants someone who still enjoys the technical side of estimating and wants to stay close to the work - and not just manage.
Responsibilities include:
Leading all preconstruction and estimating activity across the Western Region
Preparing conceptual budgets, GMPs, detailed estimates, and bid proposals
Reviewing drawings, specifications, RFPs, and bid packages for scope and risk
Managing subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, scope analysis, and negotiations
Supporting presentations, client pursuits, and early-stage business development efforts
Partnering with operations teams for seamless handover from preconstruction to delivery
Hiring, mentoring, and developing future regional estimating talent
Helping scale the Western Region team in line with company growth plans
Collaborating with the national preconstruction division on strategy, resources, and best practice
Driving value engineering and cost planning solutions for clients
Hiring, training and scaling the division
Travel is minimal, limited to occasional job walks, client meetings, or short overnight trips. No extensive project travel
What we’re looking for:
Minimum 10 years experience in construction estimating / preconstruction with a California based General Contractor
Ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on technically
Strong subcontractor market knowledge across Southern California and/or Western U.S.
Experience pricing ground-up industrial, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar projects
Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication and presentation skills
Stable career history with leadership credibility
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar preferred
Experience working at a Director level is preferred
Experience working for a Top 200 ENR GC is required
Compensation & benefits:
Competitive base salary based on experience
Performance bonus structure
Full healthcare benefits
401(k)
PTO package
Employee ownership / wealth-building opportunity
Long-term progression within a growing national platform
Why this opportunity:
Lead a full region rather than just a single office
High-visibility role with direct impact on regional growth
Backed by an established national contractor with strong resources
Lean team environment with autonomy and no bureaucracy
Hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys estimating, not just managing
Minimal travel compared to many industrial GC roles
Opportunity to build and shape the Western Region preconstruction team over time
If you are interested, please apply directly with a bid list and resume.