The Redda Group has been retained by a high-growth, well-capitalized construction firm to identify a Director of Pre-Construction who can build, scale, and lead a best-in-class pre-construction function.
This is a senior leadership role for a strategic builder—someone who can elevate estimating accuracy, drive margin reliability, strengthen win rates, and position the organization as a premier partner across private, federal, and local government work.
Ideal Background
10+ years in pre-construction / estimating leadership
Experience across commercial, interior, base building, or mixed-use projects
Proven success improving estimate accuracy, win rates, and margins
Strong financial acumen and executive presence
Proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, estimating tools, and cost modeling
Thrives in high-growth, high-expectation environments
Why This Role Is Compelling
Build and lead a scalable pre-construction engine supporting 20%+ annual growth
Own estimating strategy, systems, talent, and client engagement
Partner directly with executive leadership on Go/No-Go decisions, margins, and pipeline
Establish a national subcontractor strategy
Make a visible, measurable impact on revenue, profitability, and brand reputation
What You’ll Own
Full lifecycle pre-construction leadership: conceptual estimating, value management, risk analysis, and handoff
Development and leadership of a high-performing estimating / pre-con team
Accurate, repeatable cost models and predictable financial outcomes
Executive-level client, architect, and partner engagement
Data-driven governance, forecasting, and performance tracking (Procore-integrated)
Leadership Traits That Matter
Strategic thinker who sees around corners
Builder of teams, systems, and scalable processes
Trusted partner to executives and clients
High integrity, collaborative, solutions-oriented
Ideal Background
10+ years in pre-construction / estimating leadership
Experience across commercial, interior, base building, or mixed-use projects
Proven success improving estimate accuracy, win rates, and margins
Strong financial acumen and executive presence
Proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, estimating tools, and cost modeling
Thrives in high-growth, high-expectation environments
We help you chart the trajectory of your leadership legacy. As your dedicated career advocates, our purpose is to light the path to your professional destination.
