Job Description

Director of Preconstruction – Ohio (Medina and Columbus)

Why Join Us

Our client, a respected leader in mechanical construction , builds more than projects—they build partnerships. With over 40 years of success driven by safety, collaboration, and community impact , their Ohio teams in Medina and Columbus continue to grow. This is your opportunity to join a company where innovation, integrity, and people come first.

Role Overview

As Director of Preconstruction , you’ll lead the Ohio preconstruction team—mentoring estimators, shaping project strategies, and developing trusted relationships with clients and partners. You’ll drive early-stage success by balancing technical precision, profitability, and creative problem-solving across complex commercial and institutional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing preconstruction and estimating team.
• Represent company values by promoting safety, client satisfaction, and financial stewardship.
• Build and maintain strong client, engineer, and trade partner relationships.
• Identify strategic project opportunities that align with company strengths.
• Oversee conceptual budgets, value engineering, design-assist reviews, and detailed estimates.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, field, and fabrication teams to ensure alignment from design through turnover.
• Continuously improve preconstruction processes, technology, and systems for accuracy and efficiency.

Success Metrics

• High win rates and accurate project cost forecasting.
• Improved departmental performance and estimator development.
• Strong, repeat client relationships and consistent pursuit alignment.
• Effective collaboration across internal and external project teams.

Who You Are

A seasoned construction professional with the leadership, vision, and relationship skills to guide teams and projects to success. You’re as comfortable in a client boardroom as you are on a jobsite, and you thrive in an environment where strategy and precision meet collaboration .

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in mechanical estimating or preconstruction management (HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting).
• Experience leading or mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, design coordination, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Quickpen, Autobid Mechanical , or similar estimating software preferred.
• Business-minded approach with an eye for profitable, client-centered results.
• Commitment to Safety, Team Engagement, and Community —the pillars of the company’s culture.

Employer Branding & Benefits

This company’s success is measured not just by what they build, but how they build it—safely, collaboratively, and with purpose.

You’ll enjoy:

• 100% company-paid employee medical insurance (or company-sponsored plan)
• HSA contributions
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Paid vacation and holidays
• The satisfaction of contributing to a company that invests in its people and community

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead with safety, strategy, and heart , and you’re passionate about turning preconstruction into a relationship-driven art form—apply today to become the next Director of Preconstruction – Ohio (Medina and Columbus) and help build what lasts.

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