Preconstruction Executive

Stoneway Talent Solutions · Nashville

FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Title:

Preconstruction Executive

Location

Nashville, TN

Industry:

Commercial Construction (General Contracting)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Summary

Our client, a high-growth commercial general contractor, is seeking a senior preconstruction leader who can turn complex opportunities into clear, executable plans while creating an exceptional experience for clients, design partners, trade partners, and project teams.

This leader will provide executive-level strategy and oversight for preconstruction within an assigned sector, guiding work from pursuit strategy through project turnover. The role is accountable for accurate estimating, constructability, scope alignment, risk identification, value creation, and strong operational readiness.

The right candidate will bring deep commercial construction expertise, financial discipline, executive presence, and the ability to lead through influence. Just as important, they will be relatable, grounded, collaborative, and energized by a fast-growing, entrepreneurial culture.

Leadership Mandate

Translate sector strategy into disciplined pursuit and preconstruction execution

Create confidence in cost, scope, schedule, constructability, and risk before field mobilization

Build strong relationships with clients, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams

Develop a capable, accountable preconstruction team that performs with consistency and urgency

Improve systems, technology, and standards while challenging outdated ways of working

Protect project outcomes by ensuring a complete, transparent handoff from preconstruction to operations

Responsibilities

Preconstruction Strategy & Sector Leadership

Lead pursuit, estimating, budgeting, design-phase planning, and turnover strategy for assigned sector opportunities

Partner with Sector Leaders, Project Executives, Operations, Business Development, and executive leadership to align priorities and resources

Evaluate project fit, client fit, risk profile, resource needs, and business opportunity; support disciplined go/no-go decisions

Establish clear goals, KPIs, execution plans, and accountability for preconstruction performance

Estimating, Cost & Value Creation

Oversee conceptual and detailed estimates, GMPs, cost models, scope clarifications, quantity takeoffs, and risk assessments

Ensure pricing is accurate, complete, market-informed, constructible, and supported by clear assumptions and documentation

Challenge scope and design thoughtfully; develop value options that protect intent while improving cost, schedule, or execution

Monitor escalation, labor availability, procurement constraints, and subcontractor market conditions

Pursuits, Clients & Partner Engagement

Lead preconstruction strategy for pursuits, proposals, interviews, and early client conversations

Build trust through preparation, transparency, technical credibility, creative problem solving, and reliable follow-through

Direct trade partner outreach, bid coverage, leveling, scope review, and procurement recommendations

Deliver a consistently exceptional client experience in every preconstruction interaction

Constructability, Risk & Operational Readiness

Lead constructability and risk reviews that surface design gaps, scope conflicts, sequencing issues, logistics constraints, and budget exposure early

Engage Operations and field leadership in planning for schedule, safety, phasing, procurement, and site execution

Facilitate thorough turnover that communicates the full project story, including commitments, assumptions, exclusions, risks, and opportunities

Protect the company from preventable misses and downstream execution challenges

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Coach and develop preconstruction talent through clear expectations, feedback, role clarity, and meaningful accountability

Balance multiple pursuits and deadlines while deploying team resources intentionally

Standardize scalable workflows, templates, reporting, and best practices without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

Use technology, data, and lessons learned to improve accuracy, speed, collaboration, and visibility

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience with substantial responsibility in preconstruction, estimating, project planning, or related functions

Demonstrated success leading preconstruction for complex projects and multiple simultaneous pursuits

Advanced knowledge of estimating, budgeting, cost modeling, scheduling, constructability, procurement, delivery methods, and market conditions

Experience leading teams, developing talent, and influencing across Operations, Business Development, design teams, clients, and executive leadership

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred

Strong command of estimating platforms, Microsoft Office, project management tools, and relevant construction technology

Leadership Characteristics

Strategic and commercially minded:

Connects pursuit decisions to profitability, capacity, client value, and sector growth

Technically credible:

Can challenge assumptions, explain cost and risk, and earn confidence from experts

Relationship driven:

Builds durable trust without relying on title or authority

Grounded and hands-on:

Willing to dig into details, support the team, and do what the moment requires

Clear and decisive:

Turns complexity into recommendations, ownership, and timely action

Curious and innovative:

Questions the old way and adopts better tools, methods, and ideas

Accountable and dependable:

Honors commitments and maintains follow-through from pursuit through turnover

Calm under pressure:

Manages competing demands with composure, organization, and urgency

Culture Fit

Technical capability is required, but cultural alignment will determine long-term success. The strongest candidate will see this as a place to build, contribute, and challenge convention, not simply hold an executive title.

Challenges convention:

Thinks creatively and finds a better path without losing discipline

Leads with humility:

Stays close to the work and steps in wherever the team needs support

Builds alignment:

Connects clients, design, preconstruction, operations, and trade partners

Keeps commitments:

Communicates transparently, owns outcomes, and follows through

Speaks plainly and brings clarity without unnecessary complexity or ego

Moves comfortably between a client meeting, an estimating review, and a field conversation

Cares about how the team wins, not just whether their individual estimate was right

Understands speed, but does not trade away accuracy, transparency, or sound judgment

Is energized by growth, ambiguity, and the opportunity to build systems that can scale

Respects proven construction fundamentals while remaining open to technology and new approaches

Creates confidence because recommendations are prepared, practical, and backed by follow-through

Potential Misalignment Indicators

Operates as a purely technical estimator and avoids client-facing or cross-functional leadership

Relies on hierarchy rather than relationships and influence

Prefers rigid processes over adapting to project, client, and market realities

Keeps information within preconstruction instead of creating a strong operational handoff

Is uncomfortable with accountability, rapid growth, competing priorities, or evolving systems

Presents as polished but lacks depth in estimate validation, constructability, scope, and risk

Compensation

Competitive base salary plus performance incentive and a comprehensive benefits package. Details will be shared with qualified candidates.

How to Apply

This is a confidential search managed by Stoneway Talent Solutions. Qualified candidates should send a current resume to Thomas Lemberg at tlemberg@stonewaytalent.com. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.

Company	Stoneway Talent Solutions
Location	Nashville
Type	FULL TIME
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Job Description

Location

Employment Type:Full-Time, Direct HirePosition Summary

Protect project outcomes by ensuring a complete, transparent handoff from preconstruction to operationsResponsibilities

Use technology, data, and lessons learned to improve accuracy, speed, collaboration, and visibilityQualifications

Strong command of estimating platforms, Microsoft Office, project management tools, and relevant construction technologyLeadership Characteristics

Calm under pressure:Manages competing demands with composure, organization, and urgencyCulture Fit

Creates confidence because recommendations are prepared, practical, and backed by follow-throughPotential Misalignment Indicators

Presents as polished but lacks depth in estimate validation, constructability, scope, and riskCompensation

Competitive base salary plus performance incentive and a comprehensive benefits package. Details will be shared with qualified candidates.How to Apply