Skanska

Senior Director - Preconstruction

Skanska$221K — $290K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 17+ years full time relevant industry experience
  • 15+ years experience with commercial construction estimating and software
  • 10+ years expertise in Value Management processes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent
  • No sponsorship available for applicants

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of high-quality preconstruction services across multiple projects
  • Manage staffing, progress, and deliverables for projects
  • Oversee and develop preconstruction staff, enhancing talent and performance
  • Drive consistency in estimating, planning, and client service
  • Act as a key client-facing partner to build trust and foster subcontractor relationships
  • Support successful project pursuits through business development efforts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Diverse workplace values supporting career stages and experiences
  • Commitment to employee health and well-being through total rewards
  • Strong focus on career development and growth opportunities
  • Competitive base salary with excellent bonus programs and 401k options
Full Job Description
Job Overview

This role leads the delivery of high-quality preconstruction services across multiple projects, ensuring progress, staffing, and deliverables are managed effectively and completed within budget. The position provides team leadership by overseeing preconstruction staff, developing talent, managing performance, and driving consistency in estimating, planning, and client service. It requires deep expertise in conceptual and detailed estimating, cost management, design review, procurement strategy, risk assessment, scheduling, and the use of preconstruction technology and market intelligence. Reporting to the VP of Preconstruction, this leader also serves as a key client-facing and business development partner, helping build trust, strengthen subcontractor relationships, and support successful project pursuits.

 

Senior Director - Preconstruction Required Qualifications:

  • 17+ years full time relevant industry experience
  • 15+ years demonstrated experience with commercial construction estimating and estimating software solutions
  • 10+ years of demonstrated expertise in the Value Management processes
  • Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or demonstrated equivalent work experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

 

Our Investment in you:

      • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
      • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
      • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program. 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

 

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary LocationUS-CA-San Francisco Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Building Inc. Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $221,000.00/Yr. Salary High USD $290,000.00/Yr.

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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