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10 preconstruction experts
These ten professionals have led preconstruction and estimating teams, with titles such as director of preconstruction and preconstruction director. A reader can learn how preconstruction leaders build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Craig Mitchell
LinkedInExperience: Preconstruction Director · Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Preconstruction Director at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. since 2022, where the profile says this person directs a department of full-time estimating professionals and oversees preconstruction services from conceptual budgets, historical cost studies, scheduling and logistics to value engineering. Former Chief Estimator - NY Operations at Consigli (2010–2022) and Estimator at Shawmut Design and Construction (2005–2010).
Eli Haskett
LinkedInExperience: Director of Preconstruction - Industrial & Manufacturing · McCownGordon Construction
Director of Preconstruction - Industrial & Manufacturing at McCownGordon Construction since 2026, where the profile says this person focuses on projects from concept through GMP for the national industrial and manufacturing business unit. Former Estimating Executive - National Manufacturing (2023–2026), Estimating Executive (2022–2023) and Senior Estimator (2018–2022) at McCownGordon Construction.
Jason Pociask
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Preconstruction, Barton Malow Builders · Barton Malow
Director Of Preconstruction, Barton Malow Builders at Barton Malow since 2022, where the profile says this person establishes and upholds team preconstruction standards, drives technological advancement and maintains competitive pursuit strategies. Former Senior Preconstruction Manager, Barton Malow Builders (2019–2022) and Director Of Estimating at Hillside Investments (2018–2019).
Jim Vanderveen
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Pre-Construction & Estimating · Fortis Construction Group Inc.
Senior Director of Pre-Construction & Estimating at Fortis Construction Group Inc. since 2025, where the profile says this person is responsible for the project preconstruction phase from conception through to contract and handover to the construction team. Former Pre-Construction Manager at Graham (2024–2025) and Director of Pre-Construction Services at Magil Construction (2020–2024).
John Schlick
LinkedInExperience: Preconstruction Director · JE Dunn Construction
Preconstruction Director at JE Dunn Construction since 2019, where the profile says this person manages a team of estimators and preconstruction managers and oversees the development and accuracy of construction estimates. Former Preconstruction Manager (2016–2019), Senior Estimator (2013–2016) and Estimator 2 (2011–2013) at JE Dunn Construction.
Joseph Ostrowski
LinkedInExperience: Director of Preconstruction · Ryan Companies
Director of Preconstruction at Ryan Companies since 2022, and former Director Of Preconstruction at Suffolk Construction (2021–2022) and at Walbridge (2018–2021). Former Preconstruction Manager at Skanska Building USA Inc. at Skanska USA (2008–2018) and Senior Estimator at Peter R. Brown Construction, a division of Moss Construction (2005–2008).
Keenan Arnold
LinkedInExperience: Director of Preconstruction · Balfour Beatty US
Director of Preconstruction at Balfour Beatty US since 2025, and former Senior Preconstruction Manager (2022–2025), Lead Estimator (2021–2022), Senior Estimator (2019–2021) and Estimator (2017–2019) there. The profile describes overseeing conceptual through GMP estimating, value engineering and constructability analysis for complex construction projects.
Kevin Juhl
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Preconstruction · JEM Group, LLC - Construction Services
Director Of Preconstruction at JEM Group, LLC - Construction Services since 2021, where the profile says this person leads the preconstruction team on competitive bid, design/build and negotiated opportunities and is responsible for estimating large complex projects, including budgets, conceptual estimates, negotiated bids and value engineering. Former Senior Pre-Construction Manager at Cutler Associates, Inc. (2019–2020).
Richard Totaro
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Preconstruction · Clark Construction Group
Vice President of Preconstruction at Clark Construction Group since 2021, with the profile also listing Director Of Preconstruction at Clark Construction Group since 2010. Former Construction Estimator at Amoroso Construction (1999–2010). The profile describes projects ranging from several million to over a billion dollars, including hospitals, convention centers, residential and civic work.
Thomas Salopek
LinkedInExperience: Director of Estimating and Preconstruction · Mascaro Construction Company, LP.
Director of Estimating and Preconstruction at Mascaro Construction Company, LP. since 2023, and Pre-Construction Manager there (2015–2024). The profile says this person works with owners, architect/engineers and subcontractors to develop project budgets and schedules and conduct constructability reviews. Former Pre-Construction Manager at dck worldwide, LLC (2002–2015).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's project types and delivery methods to yours, since preconstruction on a negotiated design-build job differs from pricing a competitive hard bid. Also decide whether your question is mainly about conceptual estimating, value engineering or managing the path to a guaranteed maximum price, and pick someone whose roles centered on that work.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you produce a conceptual budget an owner can rely on when the design is still early?
- 02What makes value engineering useful rather than just a list of cuts?
- 03How do you manage estimate accuracy from schematic design through to a guaranteed maximum price?
Reaching preconstruction experts
How can I contact one of these preconstruction experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Consigli Construction Co., Inc.; McCownGordon Construction and Barton Malow, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach preconstruction experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
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