Director of Estimating & Preconstruction

The Client is seeking a highly strategic and commercially minded Chief Estimator / Director of Estimating & Preconstruction to lead the company's estimating function and play a key role in business development, growth strategy, and operational leadership. Client Details Our Client is a premier pavement marking and roadway solutions provider in North East and one of the most respected names in the industry nationwide. Description Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators. Establish best practices, processes, and standards for estimating and preconstruction activities. Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support integration and alignment of estimating functions across acquired businesses as needed. Estimating & Preconstruction Oversee preparation, review, and approval of project estimates and competitive bids. Analyze project specifications, drawings, scope requirements, and risk factors. Develop pricing strategies that balance profitability, competitiveness, and client needs. Review and evaluate bids ranging from $100K to $1M+. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality throughout the estimating process. Business Development & Client Relations Partner with company leadership on growth initiatives and business development strategy. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, municipalities, agencies, and key stakeholders. Participate in proposal presentations, client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities. Identify new markets, opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Strategic Leadership Work directly with the Founder & Chairman to evaluate market opportunities and growth initiatives. Provide market intelligence, competitive analysis, and forecasting insights. Support acquisition integration efforts and strategic expansion plans. Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless project handoffs and execution. Profile Qualifications Required Significant experience in estimating, preconstruction, or operations leadership within construction, infrastructure, paving, roadway, highway, pavement marking, civil, or related industries. Proven experience managing estimating teams and complex bid processes. Strong business development and client-facing capabilities. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to influence strategy and drive organizational growth. Strong financial and commercial acumen. Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Preferred Experience within roadway construction, pavement marking, paving, transportation infrastructure, traffic safety, or related sectors. Experience working with public-sector, DOT, municipal, federal, or large commercial projects. Experience supporting multi-site operations, M&A integration, or high-growth organizations. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. Job Offer Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $250,000+ (flexible for the right candidate) Performance-Based Bonus Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 4% Company Match Two Weeks PTO Company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Opportunity to help shape the future of a market-leading organization MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.