RL Siteworx

Job Posting – Director of Pre-Construction

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Pre-Construction is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all estimating, sales, project acquisition, and pre-construction preparation activities. This role ensures the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality bids, proposals, follow-up, and customer relations. Additionally, this role will oversee the effective transition of project data to the operations team. This role will lead a high-performing team of 15–20 professionals and sit on the company’s leadership team, which reporting directly to the COO.

ABOUT RL SITEWORX

RL specializes in delivering high-quality, cost-effective earthwork and wet utility solutions for ground-up construction projects across commercial, industrial, retail, multi-family, hospitality, community, and educational sectors. Our Services Include: • Underground Utilities Installation • Drainage Systems & Solutions • Excavation, Grading & Backfill • Site Preparation & Land Clearing. RL is dedicated to building a culture defined by outstanding communication, positive attitude, proactive action, results focused, and quality. We are dedicated to achieving our goal of being a $400M construction contractor by 2035.

PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT

As part of our hiring process, we ask candidates to set aside 5-10 uninterrupted minutes to complete a Predictive Index® Behavioral and Cognitive Assessment. These assessments do not measure intelligence, education, or experience. It simply measures communication needs and problem solving abilities. Any submissions or responses to this position will not be considered complete until this assessment has been completed.

Please click on this link to begin the assessment: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/73DP/DirectorofPreConstruction_Aug2025_205243

OBJECTIVES

•        Accountable for all action of the Pre-Construction Department. This includes, but is not limited to: estimating, sales, customer relations, data tracking and reporting, etc.

•        Oversee accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimating across dirtwork, wet utilities, concrete flatwork, etc.

•        Ensure high-quality cut/fill models are prepared for use by field operations.

•        Implement preconstruction systems and continuous improvement processes.

•        Optimize internal handoff between estimating, project management, and field operations.

•        Maintain various performance metrics and report them daily.

•        Lead and mentor a team of 15-20 employees across all facets of pre-construction activities.

•        Participate in decision-making and contribute to RL’s long-term strategy.

•        Champion training, development, and recruitment within the department.

•        Identify new project and client opportunities aligned with RL growth targets.

COMPETENCIES

•        Strong leadership and team management across multiple functions.

•        Deep expertise in civil, earthwork, and underground utility, and concrete estimating.

•        Proficiency with the B2W estimating software.

•        Sales acumen and ability to build strong client relationships.

•        Strategic thinking and decision-making at the executive level.

•        High attention to detail and analytical capability.

•        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

•        15+ years of experience in heavy civil, dirtwork, underground utility, and concrete estimating.

•        5+ years in a senior leadership role within a pre-construction or estimating department.

•        Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

•        Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.

•        Proven record of successful project acquisition and team leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•        Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

•        Occasional travel to job sites and client meetings.

•        Ability to work in an office environment with standard computer equipment.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary from $150,000+
• Unlimited incentives
• Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Financial Wellness benefit
• Paid Time Off
• IRA program with Company match