Director of Preconstruction

Join Our Team as Director of Preconstruction at Continental Properties!

Are you ready to lead high-impact projects that shape meaningful apartment communities across the country? Continental Properties is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to join our innovative and fast-paced team.

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the preconstruction of large-scale multifamily developments - from visionary concept through groundbreaking execution. You'll lead all preconstruction activities for market-rate and build-to-rent communities, ensuring each project meets the highest standards of quality, schedule, and budget.

As a key member of our leadership team, you'll mentor and develop top-tier talent, while driving collaboration with professional consultants and contractors to bring each community to life. Your expertise will guide critical decisions that shape the success of our developments and the future of our portfolio.

You'll report directly to the Vice President of Construction, working alongside some of the industry's most passionate and forward-thinking professionals who are redefining what exceptional living looks like.

We are embracing a hybrid working environment and you can work a combination of in the office and remote. #LI-hybrid

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive Every Detail of Success: Lead all preconstruction activities - from early cost modeling and risk/reward analysis to setting the stage for flawless project execution.
• Inspire and Elevate Your Team: Mentor and empower team members to achieve their full potential. Delegate strategically, provide clear guidance, and celebrate wins as you build a high-performing, motivated team.
• Champion Excellence in Partnerships: Lead the vetting and selection of top-tier General Contractors and Architects who share our commitment to quality and innovation.
• Set the Standard for Performance: Exceed expectations in construction services, production, and quality. Where standards are undefined, you'll define them.
• Build Best-in-Class Systems: Establish and enforce project management practices that ensure consistency, precision, and excellence at every step.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Remain on the leading edge of construction methods, materials, and technology - continuously bringing forward new ideas that drive efficiency and impact.
• Lead the Charge for Innovation: Identify opportunities for evolution in process, technology, and design - then inspire teams to embrace and execute meaningful change.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction or development, with a proven track record of leading teams to success.
• Expertise in multifamily or design-build project delivery.
• Deep understanding of all phases of preconstruction - including estimating, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and client relations.

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:

• 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 here!
  
  
• 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-$180,000