Senior Director - Preconstruction

Job Overview Skanska is searching for a Senior Director - Preconstruction. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. This role leads the delivery of high-quality preconstruction services across multiple projects, ensuring progress, staffing, and deliverables are managed effectively and completed within budget. The position provides team leadership by overseeing preconstruction staff, developing talent, managing performance, and driving consistency in estimating, planning, and client service. It requires deep expertise in conceptual and detailed estimating, cost management, design review, procurement strategy, risk assessment, scheduling, and the use of preconstruction technology and market intelligence. Reporting to the VP of Preconstruction, this leader also serves as a key client-facing and business development partner, helping build trust, strengthen subcontractor relationships, and support successful project pursuits. Senior Director - Preconstruction Required Qualifications: 17+ years full time relevant industry experience 15+ years demonstrated experience with commercial construction estimating and estimating software solutions 10+ years of demonstrated expertise in the Value Management processes Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or demonstrated equivalent work experience. Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company. Our  Investment  in you: We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details. As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects. At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards. We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.   Come work with us and join a winning team! Apply Today for Immediate Consideration! Background Check Required Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024. Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million. 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