Director of Preconstruction

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Morrow & Associates has been retained to identify a highly driven Director of Preconstruction to lead critical early-stage efforts on ground-up multifamily developments throughout the Midwest. Reporting directly to the VP of Preconstruction, this senior leader will guide projects from LOI through permit, working cross-functionally with acquisitions, entitlements, legal, and design teams to set each development up for long-term success. Opportunity based in a major Midwestern metro – Milwaukee or Chicago preferred. Relocation assistance offered.

This is a rare opportunity to play a strategic, high-impact role in shaping communities across the country while working for one of the nation’s most respected privately held developers of apartment homes and mixed-use communities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead preconstruction activities for multifamily developments in the Midwest, from LOI through construction start
• Collaborate on financial proforma inputs, project risk, and feasibility with development leaders
• Select and manage general contractors, architects, and consultants
• Direct early cost estimating, scheduling, and due diligence
• Review municipal codes, fees, and utility requirements impacting site and building budgets
• Attend municipal and pre-bid meetings, guiding the permitting strategy
• Own contractor bid package reviews and negotiation of preconstruction scopes and contracts
• Identify and implement value engineering strategies to maximize ROI without compromising design or brand standards
• 5-7+ years of experience in construction, development, or design-build, with a focus on multifamily, hotel, or mixed-use projects
• Strong understanding of preconstruction strategy, site logistics, value engineering, and consultant management
• Proven leadership in project team collaboration and consultant/GC oversight
• Comfortable with municipal processes, permitting, and building code navigation
• Experience working with proformas, development budgets, and construction cost forecasting
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field; MBA a plus

What Makes this Company Stand Out?

• Ranked a Top Workplace multiple years in a row
• Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and equity opportunities
• Be part of a national platform delivering award-winning, thoughtfully designed rental communities

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Engineering

• Industries

  Real Estate and Construction

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