Director of Preconstruction

McKenney's is the Southeast's most trusted name in facility construction, operation, and maintenance. For over 75 years, our proven approach has delivered high-quality, energy-efficient solutions at every stage of a building's lifecycle-Design, Build, Controls & Monitoring, and Maintenance & Repair. We specialize in HVAC, process piping, plumbing, and building automation, supported by in-house engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.

As McKenney's Director of Preconstruction, you will provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and operational direction to a high-performing preconstruction team. You will foster customer trust by aligning McKenney's resources to deliver responsive, innovative, and value-driven solutions. In this role, you will guide preconstruction services across the organization and play a critical part in strategic planning, training, and company-wide promotion.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 15+ professionals responsible for estimating, budgeting, proposal development, customer engagement, and strategic preconstruction initiatives
• Collaborate with senior project managers, business development, and marketing teams to align efforts and maximize project success
• Provide input into and support the execution of company-wide strategic plans
• Coordinate training programs across all aspects of the construction industry to ensure team expertise and growth
• Promote McKenney's services and capabilities both internally and externally to drive business development
• Facilitate the strategic placement of projects within the company to deliver optimal value to customers
• Lead the development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction budgets
• Oversee the creation of comprehensive project schedules based on conceptual ideas and design inputs
• Organize preconstruction and construction teams for large, complex projects
• Cultivate long-term client relationships through proactive service and attention to detail
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, performance, and customer satisfaction across all preconstruction efforts

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in construction project management
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team of 10 or more direct reports

• Proven experience leading preconstruction teams, setting strategic direction, and ensuring team goals, budgets, and deadlines are achieved
• Expertise in mechanical and plumbing construction estimation and take-offs
• Ability to guide preconstruction processes based on current construction methodologies, materials, and market trends

• Demonstrated leadership in implementing technology and leveraging analytics to improve preconstruction processes
• Proven success building and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical plans to diverse stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Ability to thrive under pressure, manage large workloads, and collaborate with a wide variety of personalities
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney's is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney's is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.