Pre-Construction Director - Civil Construction

Job Description

Job DescriptionOverview
An industry-leading civil construction company is seeking a Pre-Construction Director to spearhead estimating and pre-construction initiatives for major infrastructure projects across the Valley. This is an opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned business that has recently surpassed $100M in annual revenue, offering a collaborative culture, career growth, and meaningful ownership in the company’s success.

The Role
The Pre-Construction Director will be responsible for leading pre-construction strategy, estimating, and value engineering across complex civil projects, typically valued at $5M+. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee a team of estimators and collaborate closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure competitive bids and efficient planning. Success in this position is defined by delivering accurate estimates, winning project pursuits, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pre-construction planning, cost estimating, and value engineering activities.

• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of estimators across varying experience levels.

• Lead project pursuits, proposals, and bid strategies to secure new work.

• Partner with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to define scope, budgets, and schedules.

• Implement standards and processes that drive efficiency, profitability, and consistency.

• Ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and innovation in all bids and project estimates.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in civil construction with a focus on estimating and pre-construction leadership.

• Proven expertise in wet utilities, grading, earthwork, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Strong track record with both public and private sector projects; municipal project experience highly valued.

• Proficiency with AGTEK, Heavy Bid, HCSS, and On-Screen Takeoff.

• Exceptional leadership, client-facing, and communication skills.

Salary
$160,000 – $180,000+ DOE, plus quarterly performance bonuses.

Location
Mesa, AZ - in-office.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a 100% Employee-Owned company with significant growth and stability.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile private and public infrastructure projects.
• Competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits package.
• Collaborative, fun culture with no micromanagement.
• Strong career growth opportunities through internal promotion.

Benefits

• Employee-ownership model with profit-sharing and long-term wealth-building opportunities.

• Full health benefits package and 401k with company match.

• Company vehicle/allowance, phone, and laptop provided.

• Supportive culture with emphasis on work-life balance.