Director of Preconstruction
Louisville, Kentucky, 40245, United States Hybrid
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About the role
The Director of Preconstruction provides strategic leadership of all preconstruction and estimating activities across the company’s core markets — water and wastewater, industrial (refineries, power plants, food and beverage), streetscapes, parks, commercial, and civil construction. This is a senior leadership role within both Pace Contracting and LPX Group, where a demonstrated commitment to our core values is essential. The Director of Preconstruction is expected to embody these values in every aspect of leadership, decision-making, collaboration, and accountability, serving as a role model for employees, clients, and partners.
What you'll bring
- Strong facilitation skills — able to lead constructability reviews, estimate reviews, and cross-functional pursuit meetings
- Demonstrated experience estimating self-perform civil scopes: concrete structures, underground/aboveground pipe, earthwork, and site construction
- 5+ years in a senior estimator, chief estimator, or preconstruction leadership role
- Proficiency with construction estimating software (HCSS, Timberline/Sage, ProEst, or similar)
- Strong command of project delivery methods: lump sum, unit price, design-build, and GMP
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field — or equivalent experience
- Experience estimating commercial construction (office, warehouse, retail, food/beverage, or industrial/commercial hybrid) alongside a strong civil/industrial base
- Established relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and owners across water/wastewater, industrial, and municipal markets in the region
- Experience building or scaling a preconstruction department in a growth environment