Job Description

Confidential Opportunity Senior Pre-Construction & Procurement Leader (Design-Build)

A growing and well-established design-build construction firm is seeking a seasoned construction professional to lead Pre-Construction and Procurement efforts.

This is a high-impact role for someone who understands budgets deeply, owns procurement execution, and thrives in a systems-driven environment.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• 10+ years in construction or design-build

• Background in Pre-Construction, Project Management, Estimating, or Purchasing

• Direct experience with:

  • Purchasing and buyout

  • Vendor & subcontractor coordination

  • Estimating and cost control

  • Budget tracking and margin protection

• Strong ability to read drawings and specs

• Comfortable navigating change orders, schedules, and real-world construction constraints

This role requires someone who has lived in the details — not just managed from a distance.

You are:

• System-minded – you bring order to complexity

• Cost-conscious – margin and exposure matter

• Execution-focused – nothing falls through the cracks

• Ownership-driven – you act like it’s your company

Core Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

• Develop vendor lists, scopes, and bid packages

• Lead buyout and negotiate pricing aligned with market conditions

• Ensure apples-to-apples bid comparisons

• Manage purchase orders and commitments

Pre-Construction Execution

• Review drawings and specifications

• Identify constructability concerns early

• Clarify scope ownership and budget alignment

• Collaborate with design, PMs, and field teams

Budget & Cost Control

• Track committed costs vs. remaining exposure

• Monitor variance to budget

• Analyze estimate vs. final buyout

• Maintain clarity around what’s bought, committed, and at risk

Internal Impact

This person becomes:

• The connector between Design, PMs, Vendors, and Finance

• A trusted resource for leadership

• A steady, solution-oriented presence

Over time, this role becomes the single point of truth for:

• What’s bought

• What’s committed

• What’s exposed

• What’s financially at risk

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Apply now and send your resume to Melissa Strater at melissa.strater@gogpac.com for a fully confidential conversation.

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.