Director of Sales
Director of New Construction (Fire Protection / Mechanical Construction)
Northern New Jersey
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a rapidly growing fire protection contractor generating $40M+ in annual revenue and scaling toward $60M+, with a strong backlog of work and a clear path for continued expansion.
We're hiring a Director of New Construction to lead and scale the division responsible for estimating, sales, and preconstruction.
This is a high-impact leadership role with direct visibility to executive leadership and full ownership over growth, team performance, and profitability.
Why This Role Stands Out
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Executive-level visibility (reports directly to CEO/President)
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Opportunity to build and scale a division
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Strong existing pipeline + aggressive growth goals
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Influence strategy, hiring, and operational structure
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Stable, recession-resistant industry (life safety / compliance-driven)
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Compensation aligned with leadership impact
What You'll Be Leading
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Oversee the New Construction division (sales + estimating)
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Lead, mentor, and grow a team of estimators and preconstruction staff
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Drive revenue growth, backlog expansion, and market penetration
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Own bid strategy, pricing, and proposal review
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Build and maintain relationships with:
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General Contractors
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Developers
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Owners & Engineers
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Partner with operations, design, and leadership to ensure successful project execution
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Manage forecasting, WIP, margins, and overall business performance
What We're Looking For
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Experience in construction leadership, estimating, or preconstruction
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Background in fire protection, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or specialty contracting
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Proven track record of driving revenue and managing teams
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Strong understanding of:
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Estimating & bid strategy
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Job costing & margins
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Backlog forecasting
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Ability to operate at both strategic + hands-on levels
Nice to Have (Not Required):
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Fire sprinkler experience
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Experience with tools like Sage, Procore, Salesforce, ConstructConnect
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Strong leaders from adjacent trades are encouraged to apply.
What Success Looks Like
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Consistent revenue growth + backlog expansion
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High-performing estimating and preconstruction team
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Strong win rates on competitive bids
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Healthy margins and predictable forecasting
Compensation (Recommended for Max Impact)
Market-Aligned Range:
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Base Salary: $150,000 - $200,000
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Bonus: $30,000 - $100,000+ (performance-based)
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Total Comp Potential: $180,000 - $275,000+
Additional Perks:
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Vehicle or vehicle allowance
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Full benefits + PTO
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Long-term growth / potential executive upside
Suggested posting language:
Compensation: $180K-$275K+ total earnings, depending on experience and performance
Location
Northern New Jersey (regional travel as needed)
Confidential Search
This is a confidential leadership search. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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