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Director of Preconstruction - Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings in Mesa

Date Posted: 27 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Confidential Opportunity

GPAC is conducting a confidential search on behalf of an established specialty contractor for pre-engineered metal buildings and structural steel, serving aviation, distribution, education, industrial and storage clients across Arizona. The company is adding a Director of Preconstruction - Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings to its team in Mesa, AZ. This is an urgent, high-priority opening. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

The Role

Focus: Experience with major pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems is required; commercial tenant improvement experience is a plus. Ability to lead a team of 6-8. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design-assist, value engineering, pricing and detailing for PEMB and steel packages
  • Coordinate logistics and erection across a range of project types
  • Lead preconstruction from conceptual budgets through GMP
  • Manage and mentor the estimating team
  • Drive value engineering, subcontractor buyout strategy and client presentations
  • Manage RFIs, submittals and project documentation

Requirements

  • Experience with major pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems is required; commercial tenant improvement experience is a plus. Ability to lead a team of 6-8. Relocation assistance is available.
  • Proven record of delivering work safely, on time and on budget
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Procore, Bluebeam, P6 or similar a plus

Why This Opportunity

  • Strong backlog and repeat customers
  • One-stop design, detailing, logistics and erection model
  • Lead a team of 6-8
  • Compensation: $150,000 - $195,000 base, depending on experience

About the location: The Phoenix East Valley offers sunshine, outdoor recreation and one of the fastest-growing markets in the country.

All inquiries are handled with complete discretion, and your information will not be shared with any employer without your permission. Apply now and send your resume to melissa.strater@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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