Vice President of Preconstruction-MEP Construction

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$230K — $280K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or leadership roles
  • Demonstrated leadership managing teams and driving organizational strategy
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  • Strong background in MEP construction and complex project delivery
  • Proven expertise in design-build, estimating, and VDC (Virtual Design & Construction)
  • Experience in industrial, commercial, or advanced technology projects
  • Strong business acumen with P&L management and strategic planning capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement preconstruction strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives
  • Foster collaboration within the preconstruction team and across operations
  • Establish and standardize departmental processes and best practices
  • Manage preconstruction department P&L, including budgeting and resource allocation
  • Lead pursuit strategy efforts for major opportunities
  • Drive excellence in estimating and early-stage project execution
  • Partner with operations for smooth transition from preconstruction to project execution
  • Build and develop high-performing teams and mentor future leaders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a highly respected organization
  • Involvement in complex, high-profile projects across cutting-edge industries
  • Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with strong executive support
  • Long-term career growth and leadership impact
Full Job Description
About the Position

The company is seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Preconstruction to lead and scale the preconstruction function in Sacramento, CA. This executive role will be responsible for aligning preconstruction strategy with overall corporate objectives, driving operational excellence, and supporting the company's continued growth across multiple markets.

This individual will serve as a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with operations and executive stakeholders to influence project pursuits, optimize processes, and ensure successful project outcomes from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and implement preconstruction strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives
  • Foster a highly collaborative environment within the preconstruction team and across operations and affiliated entities
  • Establish and standardize departmental processes, best practices, and delivery methodologies
  • Own and manage the preconstruction department P&L, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation
  • Lead pursuit strategy efforts, including go/no-go decision-making for major opportunities
  • Drive excellence in estimating, planning, and early-stage project execution
  • Partner with operations to ensure seamless transition from preconstruction to project execution
  • Build and develop high-performing teams, mentoring future leaders within the organization

Requirements
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or related leadership roles
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational strategy
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  • Strong background in MEP construction and complex project delivery
  • Proven experience with design-build, estimating, and/or VDC (Virtual Design & Construction)
  • Experience working across industrial, commercial, or advanced technology projects
  • Strong business acumen, including P&L management and strategic planning
  • Ability to influence executive-level decisions and lead cross-functional collaboration

Benefits
  • Competitive executive compensation: $230,000 - $280,000 base salary
  • Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a highly respected and growing organization
  • Involvement in complex, high-profile projects across cutting-edge industries
  • Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with strong executive support
  • Long-term career growth and leadership impact

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