Director of Preconstruction

Our client, an established General Contractor, is looking for a Director of Preconstruction to join their commercial construction division in Edmonton.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a business delivering $200M+ in revenue this year, with the opportunity to lead and continue building out the preconstruction function as the group grows.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, you’ll oversee a team of 3–4 direct reports and play a key role in how projects are pursued, planned and positioned for successful delivery.

The Role

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating function for the Buildings group
• Manage, mentor and develop 3–4 direct reports (with various indirect)
• Provide leadership through the full preconstruction lifecycle, from early pursuit through handover to operations
• Work closely with project execution teams to ensure strong transitions from preconstruction into construction
• Partner with business development on pursuits, client strategy and upcoming opportunities
• Provide oversight around estimating, constructability, risk, scheduling and project strategy
• Continue to build and develop the preconstruction team as the business grows
• Work directly with the senior leadership team on the continued growth of the commercial division

What We’re Looking For

• Strong preconstruction experience within a commercial General Contractor
• Well rounded experience across career (estimating, project management, field operations, business development)
• Experience working on larger, complex building projects
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Strong understanding of estimating, procurement, constructability and project delivery
• Ability to work effectively across estimating, operations and business development
• Commercially minded with strong client and stakeholder skills
• A leader who is excited by the opportunity to build a team and influence how a growing business operates

Why Consider It?

This is a chance to step into a genuine leadership position with a major contractor and have an impact beyond individual pursuits or projects.

Please apply or contact me directly to speak further on the role darian.goldrich@hays.com