Senior Director / Director for Talent Insights in a global professional services firm. Focusing on custom assessment solutions along the talent lifecycle for clients.
About the role
- Director of Preconstruction at Sevan Multi-Site Solutions leading estimating and pricing strategies for various sectors. Responsible for managing proposals and procurement processes with a focus on government and commercial projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing estimating organization that consistently delivers accurate, competitive, and profitable pricing strategies across hard bid, negotiated, unit price, lump sum, at-risk, and professional services pursuits
- Direct the full pursuit lifecycle, including Go/No-Go analysis, kickoff meetings, document review, bid strategy, in-progress reviews, and final submissions for RFPs, RFQs, and RFBs
- Oversee preparation of conceptual and detailed estimates, ensuring accurate takeoffs, sound pricing assumptions, and well-documented basis of estimate
- Establish and implement cost risk management strategies, identify market trends, and drive continuous improvement to enhance margin performance and reduce cost exposure
- Lead subcontractor and vendor solicitation, bid leveling, scope analysis, and buyout strategies; build and maintain strong industry partnerships and a performance-based partner database
- Oversee procurement operations, including partner qualification, contract negotiation, and execution of subcontract and vendor agreements aligned with budget and schedule targets
- Partner cross-functionally with executive leadership, business development, project management, and clients to secure alignment, validate pricing, and ensure successful project handoff
- Build and manage a scalable estimating profit center that generates revenue through budgeting and preconstruction services
- Lead project controls and PMIS strategy, driving implementation of tools and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into scope, schedule, cost, earned value, and profitability across multi-site programs
- Institutionalize performance management processes, including KPI review cadence, post-project analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure sustained organizational profitability
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience leading preconstruction/estimating for quick-serve restaurants, retail, or commercial projects (tenant improvement and ground-up)
- Experience in government or large-scale project estimates, highly preferred
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- Strong understanding of commercial and/or government construction means and methods, cost structures, and market dynamics
- Proficiency in ProEst, Procore, Bluebeam, OST, Togal .AI, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Revit, Smartsheet, and related software a plus
- Experience with federal and state government, DoD RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and related solicitation documents
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and personalities under pressure
- Willingness to relocate or commute daily to our Plano, TX office
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- flexible paid time off
- paid holidays
- sick time
- matching 401K plan
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