Director, Preconstruction

McCownGordon Construction

Director of Preconstruction managing teams across markets at McCownGordon. Ensures project success and develops relationships with clients and design teams.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for group and/or department leadership.
Accountable for execution of team and vertical market responsibilities.
Leads teams and projects across multiple markets and multiple teams.
Manages and develops relationships with the design team and client.
Monitors preconstruction process and ensures project success.
Builds relationships with clients, design partners and other project influencers.
Provides market and/or project team leadership.
Oversees and approves team strategies, processes, and deliverables.
Ensures team comprehension of contract and development and execution of the PFP.
Assists or develops pursuit process and strategy.
Networks actively within the construction industry and generates leads.
Leads in RFQ/RFP response.
Engages in professional, civic, or philanthropic organizations in a leadership position.
Leads the set-up of the GMP approval.
Conducts market analysis.
Manages department costs and Profit/Loss.
Leads development and growth of business unit preconstruction team.
Leads department initiatives.
Develops and implements training programs for associates to ensure their growth and conformance to McCownGordon procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
13+ years’ experience in Estimating or Preconstruction.
Proven track record of training, leading and mentoring associates.
Extensive knowledge of estimating and preconstruction processes and software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Hard Skills & Tools

EstimatingPreconstruction processesMarket analysisGMP approvalPFP executionCost managementProfit/Loss managementTraining program developmentProject leadershipTeam strategy development

Soft Skills

LeadershipRelationship managementTeam developmentNetworkingMentoringCommunicationCollaborationStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingClient engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Engineering