Senior Director, Mission Critical Predevelopment

• →Lead front-end planning for large, mission-critical construction initiatives, guiding projects from feasibility through pricing, partner alignment, and execution readiness
• →Develop and refine preconstruction processes, standards, and reporting practices that improve consistency across multiple projects and markets
• →Provide executive stakeholders with clear direction on cost exposure, timeline considerations, procurement strategy, and project risk
• →Partner cross-functionally with development, design, finance, operations, and project delivery teams to support sound decision-making during early project phases
• →Oversee conceptual budgeting, design-phase estimating, bid review, and commercial evaluation activities for complex capital projects
• →Review proposals from contractors and trade partners, confirm scope alignment, and support negotiation strategy prior to project award
• →Drive value analysis, constructability review, and early risk identification to improve project outcomes and protect capital plans
• →Evaluate major infrastructure planning factors such as utility coordination, equipment procurement timing, phasing strategy, and technical building requirements
• →Cultivate productive relationships with consultants, builders, vendors, and other external partners essential to successful project planning
• →Lead, mentor, and strengthen a high-performing team focused on predevelopment and preconstruction excellence

• Significant experience leading preconstruction, estimating, or early-stage project planning for large and technically complex construction programs
• Strong background supporting mission critical, advanced industrial, manufacturing, or other highly engineered facility types
• Demonstrated success with budgeting, bid strategy, procurement planning, cost modeling, and commercial alignment during preconstruction phases
• Ability to interpret technical project requirements and convert them into actionable business and delivery recommendations
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams in dynamic, growth-oriented organizations
• Proven people leadership skills, including team development, process improvement, and performance management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially when discussing risk, cost strategy, and project assumptions with senior stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline is preferred

• Opportunity to influence nationally significant, technically advanced projects
• Strong visibility with executive leadership and meaningful strategic ownership
• Collaborative environment with continued portfolio growth
• Exposure to sophisticated infrastructure programs with substantial capital impact
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits offering

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