What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Preconstruction - Industrial Group position at BL Harbert International LLC - Beirut?
Essential Functions And Duties
Preconstruction Leadership
Preconstruction Leadership
- Lead all preconstruction services including budgeting, conceptual estimating, GMP development, and value engineering.
- Oversee quantity take-offs, pricing strategy, and cost validation across all commercial projects.
- Establish preconstruction schedules and ensure timely delivery of all estimates and proposals.
- Develop and implement division-wide estimating standards, processes, and best practices.
- Ensure seamless handoff from Preconstruction to Operations with complete scope alignment.
- Develop and manage annual preconstruction budgets and forecasting.
- Analyze historical cost data and market trends to improve pricing accuracy and competitiveness.
- Review and approve final bid strategy, subcontractor coverage, and contingency planning.
- Protect margin through disciplined risk assessment and scope analysis.
- Serve as primary preconstruction contact for owners, developers, and design teams.
- Lead conceptual budgeting and cost modeling during early design phases.
- Provide constructability input and value engineering solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants in the Charleston market.
- Support Business Development in pursuit strategy and interviews.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor estimators and preconstruction managers.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability metrics.
- Provide training on estimating systems, subcontractor engagement, and cost analysis.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure proficiency and proper utilization of estimating software including:
- Timberline
- ISqFt
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Maintain working knowledge of design software platforms including:
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Navisworks
- SketchUp
- Drive continuous improvement in preconstruction workflows and technology integration.
- Participate in strategic planning for commercial market growth in Charleston.
- Represent the company in industry associations and community events.
- Contribute to corporate initiatives focused on innovation and operational excellence.
- Ensure positive representation of the company within the local community.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and proactive leadership.
- Embody and promote company core values.
- Serve as a role model across the division.
- Promote collaboration between Preconstruction, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
- 10 years of experience in commercial estimating or preconstruction.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience overseeing estimating teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction markets in the Southeast (Charleston market experience preferred).
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- High-level negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.