Director of Preconstruction at BlueTeam

Boca Raton, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preconstruction Leadership, Cost Planning, Estimating, Project Management, Constructability Review, Proposal Quality Control, Buyout Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Permitting Coordination, Team Mentorship, Scheduling, Risk Management, Budgeting, Technical Coordination, Cross-functional Leadership, Scope Definition

Industry

Construction

Description

Position: Director of Preconstruction Department: Recon & CapEx Reports To: VP of Construction Travel: Up to 60% Company Summary BlueTeam is a US-based provider of national disaster recovery, remediation, reconstruction, renovation, and roofing services for commercial properties. Our core business focuses on cleanup and mitigation efforts for recovery from fire damage, roof leaks, flooding, pipe bursts, and post-disaster remediation due to severe weather. We exclusively serve commercial sectors including hospitality, senior housing, healthcare, commercial offices, municipalities, multifamily living, and institutional markets. Position Summary: 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Preconstruction Leadership * 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. Cost Planning and Estimating Oversight * 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. Planning, Scheduling, and Technical Coordination * 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. Scope Definition and Proposal Quality Control * 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. Purchasing and Buyout Strategy * 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. Regulatory, Licensing, and Permitting Coordination * 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. Team Development and Process Improvement * 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: * Provides functional leadership and mentorship to preconstruction contributors. * No direct supervisory responsibility unless assigned. Education & Experience * 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. Preferred: * 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * 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. Preferred Certifications: * 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Responsibilities

The Director of Preconstruction provides senior leadership over all pre-award activities to ensure projects are technically feasible and competitively priced. This role acts as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition to construction.