Director of Preconstruction

BlueTeam•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for providing senior-level leadership and oversight of all pre-award activities at BlueTeam. This role ensures that project opportunities are clearly defined, technically feasible, competitively priced, and fully aligned with execution realities prior to contract award. Acting as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams, the Director of Preconstruction is accountable for the quality, consistency, and readiness of all preconstruction deliverables, supporting risk reduction, operational handoff, and overall project success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, estimating, project management, or related roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading preconstruction activities.
Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, and pre-award decision-making.
Working knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, and constructability.
Ability to lead through influence, judgment, and clear communication.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Proficiency with estimating platforms, scheduling tools, and construction documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) or more years of construction or operational leadership experience.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
Exposure to restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
State contractor licenses or trade-specific certifications relevant to company operations are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate preconstruction activities across divisions and project types.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for preconstruction deliverables.
Establish clear pre-award expectations to ensure smooth transition to construction teams.
Act as an escalation point for risks, issues, and cross-functional challenges during pursuits.
Oversee cost planning and estimating efforts to ensure scope alignment and financial accuracy.
Ensure estimates are developed using disciplined assumptions and documented risk considerations.
Guide progression from conceptual budgets to detailed estimates.
Review and validate pricing strategies prior to proposal submission.
Ensure pre-award plans and schedules address sequencing, constraints, and constructability.
Coordinate technical reviews to validate proposed systems, means, and methods.
Confirm planning and technical inputs are incorporated into scope, pricing, and proposals.
Ensure scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications are accurate and consistent.
Oversee proposal quality control for alignment between scope, schedule, cost, and execution intent.
Support proposal development to ensure professional and accurate submissions.
Lead early purchasing and buyout strategies during preconstruction.
Coordinate with purchasing and operations teams to align pre-award commitments with execution plans.
Support transition from preconstruction intent to post-award procurement activities.
Identify regulatory, licensing, tax, and permitting requirements early in pursuits.
Coordinate with internal compliance, PC, and PE resources.
Ensure regulatory risks are identified and addressed prior to project commitment.
Mentor and develop preconstruction team members.
Identify gaps in resources, skills, or processes and recommend improvements.
Support development and improvement of preconstruction systems, tools, and workflows.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.