Director of Preconstruction - Canton, MA

We are seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the estimating and preconstruction function for a well-established commercial construction firm in Canton, Massachusetts. This executive-level leader will oversee departmental strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and serve as a key partner to clients from concept through project turnover.

Client Details

Our client is a respected construction company with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects throughout New England. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and commitment to developing long-tenured employees.

Description

• Lead and manage the Estimating and Preconstruction Department, driving performance, process improvement, and strategic growth.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for estimating and preconstruction team members.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, project management, and business development teams.
• Serve as the primary preconstruction representative for clients, owners, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, and procurement planning.
• Direct estimating efforts across negotiated, hard bid, and design-build project delivery methods.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid analysis, bid levelling, and buyout activities.
• Develop and implement preconstruction strategies that support successful project execution and client satisfaction.
• Guide projects from conceptual budgeting through handoff to operations teams.
• Support business development initiatives and help strengthen long-term client relationships.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Director of Preconstruction should have:

• Multifamily construction project experience.
• Experience working for a larger, process-driven construction organisation.
• Familiarity with SmartBid, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), BuildingConnected, or similar estimating tools.
• Experience overseeing complex developments valued up to $50M.

Job Offer

• Executive leadership opportunity with significant influence across the business.
• Competitive compensation package featuring a $250K+ base salary.
• Work on large-scale, complex commercial and multifamily developments.
• Join a collaborative organisation known for repeat clients and employee tenure.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and paid holidays.

Interested? Apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.