Director of Preconstruction

The LPX Group
Louisville, KY
Category Engineering
Job Description
The Director of Preconstruction provides strategic leadership of all preconstruction and estimating activities across the company’s core markets. The individual will build, mentor, and lead an estimating team while working in close partnership with operations, field leadership, and business development to produce accurate, executable estimates. The role also supports measured growth into commercial construction, contributing to business development efforts in a sector where the company is intentionally expanding its presence.

Requirements

  • Strong facilitation skills 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
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