Director of Preconstruction Job at JL Partners, Irvine, CA

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  • JL Partners
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Location: Southern California

Compensation: $240,000 base + bonus & benefits

Reports to: Executive Leadership

Position Overview

The Preconstruction Director will lead all preconstruction efforts across multiple Southern California markets, overseeing estimating strategy, risk management, and pursuit execution for a growing portfolio approaching $1B in awarded backlog.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the preconstruction department
  • Establish pursuit strategies for complex, high-value projects
  • Oversee conceptual estimating, GMP development, and value engineering
  • Evaluate risk, constructability, logistics, and schedule impacts
  • Partner with operations to ensure smooth handoff to execution teams
  • Support business development efforts and client-facing pursuits
  • Develop and refine preconstruction processes and standards

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating with a GC or CM
  • Proven leadership managing teams and large-scale pursuits
  • Experience delivering projects $50M+ across multiple sectors
  • Deep understanding of Southern California construction markets
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Why This Role

  • Long-term growth strategy already underway
  • Executive-level impact and visibility
  • Stable leadership with strong awarded backlog

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