Director of Preconstruction

The Director of Preconstruction is a significant contributor that leads all preconstruction activities to transition projects from Business Development through Estimating and into Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Continuously maintain a positive working relationship with clients, architects, subcontractors, city officials and neighboring businesses
• Network with partnering firms and industry contacts to support future project opportunities while supporting continuous business growth
• Lead design-assist services during the preconstruction process
• Deliver proposals (verbal and or written) to clients and architects
• Provide detailed updates and variances during each of the design phases
• Be a knowledgeable resource for accurate cost, constructability, and scheduling information to the development team
• Deliver proposal and associated updates to the owners’ development team including conceptual estimates, value enhancement options and cost/benefit analysis
• Effectively report all due diligence opportunities prior to discussing schedule, permits, financing, and regulatory approvals
• Develop and manage the preconstruction schedule and process
• Quickly develop early-stage conceptual or square foot estimates based on logical scenarios
• Review design documents as they progress for completeness and identify changes
• Establish a strong rapport with the lead architect to clearly understand each design phase deliverable
• Prepare the project manager for construction activities while ensuring a complete package at hand-off

Qualifications

• Relationship driven and collaborative approach that builds strong relationships and effective work environment
• Construction Management and/or Engineering Degree or related field experience
• 10 years of construction management or architectural experience
• Thorough understanding of wood-frame and high-rise construction systems, details, and techniques
• Negotiation skills based on the ability to listen, understand and maintain perspective
• Key knowledge of trade activities
• Experience in scheduling, conceptual estimating, and pre-construction processes and procedures
• Client focused with an awareness of client/end-user cares and needs
• Strong work ethic
• Professional composure and demonstrated integrity