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Director of Preconstruction

Director of Preconstruction

Genuine Search GroupSonoma, CA, US
5 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

🏗️ Now Hiring : Director of Preconstruction | Global Real Estate Owner & Developer

📍 Location : San Francisco, CA | On-site / Hybrid

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.

🔨 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.

🎯 Qualifications

  • 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).
  • 🌟 Why Join Us

  • 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.
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