Preconstruction Director

About Alston Construction: Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects. 

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life  insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth  401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Preconstruction Director

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects. In addition, the Preconstruction Director will assist with business development and may also be responsible for the mentoring, development, and training of other Preconstruction or Estimating staff. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.


• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.


• Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.


• Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.


• Prepare bid package and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.


• Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.


• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.


• Provide assistance and evaluations to Risk Management and the VP/GM regarding potential contract, cost, construction feasibility, and insurance risks.


• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.


• Assist in identification of new work opportunities; lead or participate in the pursuit of project leads.


• Manage design team through the development of permit documents.


• Make recommendations for ways to improve business operations (including processes, procedures and best operating practices), looking for ways to increase client satisfaction, improve efficiency and improve profitability.


• Take initiative to develop and encourage professional growth in others; work with management to identify staff development needs.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and appropriate experience successfully estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.


• Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.


• Experience in value-engineering preferred.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.