Director of Preconstruction

Compensation Range

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Able to perform all essential Preconstruction/Estimating responsibilities
• Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned negotiated projects and hard bid jobs.
• Facilitate job turnover process from estimating to project team.
• Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations complying with Division procedures.
• Review contract terms and conditions and assist Operations Manager in contract negotiations. Ensure that “recap of contract highlights” has been prepared.
• Lead project planning, including conducting job start meetings and planning sessions with operations team.
• Lead and supervise preconstruction and estimating group and assign resources appropriately.
• Recruit, train, mentor and oversee supervision of preconstruction and estimating staff.
• Supervise the activities of project team to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality standards.
• Make periodic job visits and reviews and create alliance with Operations Manager.
• Detail tracking of pursuit costs to inform Division Manager of what it is costing to pursue bids and opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with trade partners, clients, CMs and architects/engineers
• Work with Business Development to develop new or renewed client relationships.
• Attend proposal presentations and assist in preparation of presentation materials (schedule, budgets, charts and graphs.)
• Assist Division Manager in other non-operating functions as required.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (business development, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Construction management experience (5+ years, including supervisory skills)
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience approving all subcontracts and major material purchase orders.
• Prior experience signing off on budget & fee
• Model-based estimating experience
• Experience with alternative delivery procurement and projects such as GCCM and progressive design-build
• 10+ years of construction management experience

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership.  Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.