Director of Preconstruction and Estimating

Reports to : COO

Company : A $250 + million commercial general contracting firm doing business throughout Florida and occasionally the SE

About the Company

High-performing commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering large-scale, premium projects in Southeast Florida. Our work centers on cutting-edge construction, ground up structures, GMP, high client expectations, and a culture of collaboration, integrity and operational excellence. We’re at an exciting growth stage and seeking a strategic hands-on leader to elevate our preconstruction and estimating capability across the entire lifecycle of work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Preconstruction & Estimating who will lead, develop and own the full preconstruction and estimating function for the firm while actively involved in detail and utilizing a competent team. This role will drive strategic direction, refine process and systems, mentor a high-performing team, partner closely with business development and operations, and ensure the company consistently wins and delivers high-quality, profitable projects. You will be the bridge between the front-end vision and the execution reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preconstruction and estimating department, including estimating managers, senior estimators, junior estimators, take-off staff, and preconstruction team members.
• Develop, implement and maintain standardized estimating and preconstruction processes, systems, tools and metrics for large commercial projects ($20M+ to $100M+).
• Collaborate with business development / sales to evaluate opportunities, assess risk, perform cost modelling and recommend bid / pursue decisions.
• Oversee conceptual, schematic, design-development and construction document stage estimating; ensure accurate, timely budgets, quantity surveys, cost plans and value engineering.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation strategy, bid day strategy, bid analysis, scope reviews, cost breakdowns, and ensure that bids align with company strategy, risk posture and market conditions.
• Partner with operations leadership (project directors, superintendents, field teams) to ensure estimating inputs align with constructability, staffing, scheduling and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and develop the estimating / preconstruction staff; establish clear career pathways, performance metrics and encourage professional growth.
• Monitor and report key departmental metrics : win rate, margin performance, estimating accuracy, estimating cycle times, subcontractor / vendor coverage, cost database updates, lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating and preconstruction practices : benchmarking, implementing best practices, leveraging technology (take-off software, BIM, data analytics), standardizing templates and databases.
• Participate in departmental and senior leadership team meetings; contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and resource allocation for the preconstruction function.
• Serve as a culture-champion : reinforce company values, promote safety, quality, diversity and team collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Preferred / Differentiators

Why This Role Is Important

In our company, the preconstruction and estimating function sets the tone for project success. The right Director will shape how we approach bids, control risk, engage collaborators, align with operations and position our firm for continued growth and excellence. You’ll have a direct impact on our culture, our bottom-line performance and our reputation in the market.

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About FLCC

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