Mastec Inc

Director of Preconstruction

Mastec Inc • $165K — $195K *
Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of construction industry experience, preferably in renewables
  • Proven leadership experience managing multiple projects and teams
  • Previous solar construction experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Model and enforce safety policies during project planning and execution
  • Drive quality planning to ensure completeness of scope and execution plans
  • Recruit and develop high-performing preconstruction talent
  • Establish dashboards and reporting standards for executive insights
  • Promote a culture of integrity and collaboration across teams
  • Lead solutions-oriented communication on project scope, schedule, and risk management
  • Govern preconstruction standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with family coverage options
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance plans
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsible for providing leadership to the Preconstruction team, setting strategy and standards for execution planning and phase gate governance portfolio. This position is accountable for delivering consistent, high-quality and executable delivery plans by partnering with executive and senior leaders of various internal departments. Additionally, oversees resourcing and capability development for the preconstruction team; establishes operating rhythms, metrics, and dashboards to drive performance and continuous improvement; provides resources to perform execution planning on projects when/if Operational resources are unavailable and ensures a disciplined handoff from Estimating and to Operations at the appropriate times. The Director of Preconstruction is expected to escalate material commercial, contractual, and execution risks, and provides decisive leadership to resolve cross-functional issues impacting profit, schedule, and customer commitments.

Location: This position can be located at any of our office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Clinton, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Centennial, CO; Irving, TX; or Fargo, ND. Based on the experience and skillset of the individual identified, we are open to a remote-based role with ability to travel to our office and field site locations to support events or department activities.

Responsibilities

  • Model, promote, and enforce all safety policies and procedures, ensuring safe planning and execution during pursuit and project start-up activities
  • Drive quality planning and review rigor so scope, assumptions, and execution plans are complete and right the first time
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing preconstruction talent; build succession plans and role clarity across the team
  • Establish group reporting cadence, dashboards, and data governance standards to provide accurate, decision-ready insights to executive leadership and other key stakeholders
  • Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and respectful collaboration across all teams
  • Lead clear, solutions-oriented communication to align on scope, schedule, and risk
  • Own and govern preconstruction standard work (execution planning, constructability, and phase gate reviews)
  • Drive continuous improvement and adoption across operating entities
  • Provide functional leadership across a distributed preconstruction organization and matrixed operational resources; set objectives, clarify decision rights, and hold teams accountable for results
  • Coach and mentor team members to strengthen technical depth, leadership capability, and cross-functional influence
  • Assess organizational structure, workload, and resource plans; implement improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness while supporting employee growth
  • Support the Senior Vice President by contributing to annual plans and advising on preconstruction capability, staffing, and performance
  • Develop, implement, and maintain standard procedures and controls within Preconstruction to improve consistency and operating entity performance
  • Build credibility as a trusted partner by diagnosing business challenges and driving practical, cost- and schedule-aware solutions
  • Provide technical and professional guidance to strengthen pursuit quality and start-up readiness
  • Sponsor and lead initiatives, tools, and standard work to improve estimating accuracy, execution planning quality, phase gate discipline, and portfolio predictability
  • Own departmental budgeting and forecasting; manage spend and staffing plans, track performance to plan, and recommend corrective actions to meet annual operating objectives


Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years of construction industry experience such as estimating, project controls, project planning, and/or construction management (renewables preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership across multiple projects/programs
  • Previous solar construction experience preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience building and leading teams and influencing executive, cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix environment


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
  • Strong business acumen and ability to drive governance and decision-making
  • Strong ability to think strategically
  • Excellent analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
  • Proficiency in negotiations, operational management and implementation
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem solving ability
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, BI reporting products, and construction software
  • Knowledge of financial management and strong ability to maintain and create budgets
  • Knowledge on project management
  • Ability to travel 50% of the time and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.


Working Environment:

  • When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
  • This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation $165,000- $195,000/ year, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan


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About Mastec Inc

MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company that serves the utility, communications, and government industries. The company is specialized in the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of energy, utility, and communications infrastructure, including electrical utility transmission and distribution; power generation; natural gas and petroleum pipelines; wireless, wireline, and satellite communications; wind and solar farms; and water and sewer systems. MasTec was founded in 1994 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Learn more about Mastec Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$322.8 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$6.3 billion
NASDAQ
MTZ
* Ladders Estimates

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