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Vice President, Preconstruction & Operations

Falls Church, Virginia Permanent USD200,000 - USD250,000 per year View Job Description
This is a strategic executive leadership opportunity to oversee and scale a national preconstruction organization or 40-50 professional across multiple U.S. offices. The role is focused on business leadership, operational excellence, technology adoption, and team development rather than hands-on estimating or bid package production.
  • Lead and scale a national preconstruction function for a Top 10 GC
  • Drive AI, analytics, and process innovation across a $13B business

About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest and most respected construction organizations in the United States, recognized for delivering complex, high-profile projects across a diverse range of sectors. The company combines strong financial performance with significant investments in innovation, sustainability, data-driven decision-making, and next-generation construction technologies.

Job Description

The Vice President of Preconstruction will be responsible for:

  • Providing strategic leadership for the preconstruction function across a national construction platform.
  • Driving organizational growth, scalability, and operational excellence within the department.
  • Partnering closely with operations and business leaders to align preconstruction strategies with company objectives.
  • Championing process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality.
  • Leveraging data, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making and business outcomes.
  • Developing and mentoring senior leadership talent while building a high-performing team culture.
  • Establishing best practices and standardization across regional offices.
  • Supporting major pursuits involving complex, large-scale construction projects.
  • Driving innovation initiatives, including AI and technology adoption within preconstruction workflows.
  • Maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships with operations, business unit leadership, and executive stakeholders.



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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Vice President of Preconstruction should have:

  • Extensive leadership experience within preconstruction, operations, or construction management.
  • Demonstrated success leading large teams across multiple locations or regions.
  • Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, estimating functions, and bid strategy.
  • Business-minded leader with the ability to operate strategically at an executive level.
  • Proven experience scaling departments, improving processes, and implementing organizational change.
  • Background working on large, complex construction projects, ideally valued in the billions of dollars.
  • Experience leveraging technology, data analytics, and digital tools to improve business performance.
  • Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Track record of driving operational improvements and organizational growth.
  • Ability to travel nationally and lead within a geographically dispersed environment.
  • Forward-thinking mindset with curiosity around innovation, automation, AI, and evolving industry trends.

What's on Offer

Reasons to apply for this Vice President of Preconstruction role:

  • Rare opportunity to lead and shape a national preconstruction organization for a Top 10 ENR-ranked contractor.
  • Direct influence on business strategy, operational performance, technology adoption, and future growth.
  • Exposure to some of the industry's largest and most complex projects, including mission-critical and data center developments.
  • Join an organization investing heavily in AI, analytics, sustainability, robotics, and construction innovation.
  • Competitive executive compensation package with bonus potential and significant long-term career growth opportunities.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7132071

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Where
Falls Church
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-102026-7132071
 

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