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Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to join one of our growing customers in the Dallas TX, Sterling VA, or Madison WI areas. The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for leading the development of accurate,

competitive, and timely proposals and estimates that position our customer as a responsive and strategic bidder. This role provides leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary preconstruction and estimating teams while independently managing highly complex projects. The Director of Preconstruction plays a critical role in shaping

project strategy, managing risk, and supporting business growth through strong client and

partner relationships.

This position may be based out of any of our offices in Dallas, TX; Madison, WI; or Sterling, VA. This role requires 20% travel.

- Review project plans, specifications, and requirements to clearly define scopes of work, labor, material, and equipment costs.

- Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and proposals across multiple delivery methods, ensuring bids align with quality, schedule, and profitability goals.

- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary estimating teams, including hard bids, negotiated, and conceptual estimates.

- Analyze bid documents, logistics, and schedules to assess risk and advise on pricing strategies, alternatives, and execution approaches.

- Develop bid packages through detailed analysis of subcontractor and supplier pricing, leveraging historical cost data and Team experience.

- Lead responses to RFPs

- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners.

- Coordinate with project managers and leadership on schedules, general conditions, and final pricing.

- Conducts turnover/debriefing meeting upon project award/completion to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

- Ensure timely, accurate assembly of all bid submission requirements, including bonds, signatures, and diversity documentation

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

- 8-10 years of construction experience, preferably with mission critical, data center, or technically complex projects.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, Procore, Bluebeam

- Ability to perform all duties of an Estimator and Senior Estimator, with deep technical knowledge of preconstruction and estimating best practices

- Strong understanding of market conditions, competition, costs, risks, and rewards that impact bid strategy and project outcomes

- Strong communication and listening skills; able to clearly present ideas, enable others, and drive alignment across teams