Director of Preconstruction

Company: Continental Properties
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Description
is looking for a Director of Preconstruction to join our construction team at our Home Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. As a Director of preconstruction, you will oversee the successful preconstruction of all assigned multifamily projects, which are projects of capital, scope, and complexity. We specialize in rental housing communities which include workforce housing, market rate and build to rent. Your primary responsibilities will include retaining and directing professional consultants and contractors, develop team members, and lead all preconstruction-related activities from concept to project ground break while meeting quality standards. You will report directly to the Vice President of Construction.
We are embracing a hybrid work environment and you can work both in the office and remotely. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Responsibilities:
* Manage pre-construction activities to include obtaining cost estimates, reviewing project information reports, complete risk/reward analysis, and overall project success* Manage direct reports; ensure the fulfillment of their responsibilities and the achievement of expectations; distribute workloads and delegate tasks; provide feedback to foster the continued development of team members.* Lead the vetting process of new General Contractors and Architects* Exceed our construction services performance, production and quality; where production and quality expectations are unclear or insufficiently defined, provide clarification or definition.* Establish and enforce project management practices that promote world-class execution.* Stay well-informed of changes in construction processes, standard operating procedures and best practices and implementation.* Look for ways to enhance business by evolutionary change in means and methods, recognizing opportunities for change and lead them.
Skills for Success:
* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or Architecture or equivalent experience required, Master's in Business or Real Estate* 7 years' experience in construction or development related experience required; prior experience overseeing, and leading teams required.* Multifamily or design-build construction experience* Experience with all technical and managerial aspects of managing design and delivering construction of major capital building projects.* Experience with: risk management, estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, field management, financial reporting, client relationship, safety/insurance.
Why You'll Love Life at Continental:
Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

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• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  
• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
  
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
  
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events !
  
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
  
• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
  
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
  
• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).
  
  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
  We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
  For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.
  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.
  Salary Range: $132,000-$175,000
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
  For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

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