Director of Preconstruction

Director of Preconstruction
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Goldenrod Mechanical Services (GMS), part of the Goldenrod Companies familyTampa, FL (On-site)
About GMSGoldenrod Mechanical Services is a self-performing mechanical, plumbing, and BAS contractor headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We’re building a platform from the ground up to serve data centers, healthcare, industrial, higher education, multifamily, hospitality, and commercial projects across the Southeast and beyond. Plans include additional locations, in-house prefabrication, and service and maintenance business lines.The RoleWe’re looking for a Director of Preconstruction to own how GMS wins work and how that work is set up to succeed. This is a hands-on role: you’ll personally estimate and lead pursuits alongside our President, establish our estimating standards and cost database, and build the preconstruction team from the ground up as we scale toward a $300MM/year operation. Relocation is available for the right candidate.What You’ll DoBuild and manage the bid pipeline and run a disciplined go/no-go processOwn the accuracy of every estimate, from conceptual budgets to hard bids and GMPsBuild the labor productivity, unit-rate, and cost database for mechanical, plumbing, and BAS workLead design-assist, value engineering, and constructability efforts with owners, GCs, and design teamsWork with VDC and fabrication to build prefab opportunities into our pricingIdentify scope gaps and project risks before bid and contract executionLead a structured estimate-to-operations turnover so every job starts with a clear planPartner with operations and finance to compare bid assumptions against actual job performanceSelect and implement estimating and takeoff softwareRecruit, develop, and lead the preconstruction teamWhat You BringPreconstruction or estimating leadership experience (Director of Precon, Chief Estimator, Senior Estimator, or similar) with a self-performing mechanical and/or plumbing contractorDeep knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, labor units, and self-perform cost structuresA track record of pricing and winning large commercial and industrial projectsExperience with hard-bid, negotiated, GMP, design-assist, and design-build deliveryProficiency with estimating software Autobid(Trimble), FastEST and advanced ExcelData center, healthcare, or mission-critical experience is a plusDegree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience consideredWho Thrives HereYou’re a builder who’s energized by a blank page. You’re hands-on, operationally credible, and direct, and you’d rather walk away from a bad pursuit than win a job that fades. You measure success by margin at completion, not just hit rate.Ready to help build what’s next? xzbcwsv Apply today.