What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Director position at Steinberger Construction?
General Purpose
A Preconstruction Director is a high-level leadership role responsible for the "planning phase" of a construction project. They bridge the gap between a client’s initial vision and the actual start of building. This role requires a blend of technical design and engineering knowledge, schedule building, and relationship management skills.
The Director works with clients to select the building materials and products through an early submittal process, review drawings for accuracy and consistency prior to construction, and build initial project schedules defining critical milestones. They work on a few projects at a time with the project developers and prepare projects for consistent handoff to project managers. This position will work with offices in Logansport and Lafayette Indiana and will report to the VP Of Sales.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with owners and architects to ensure designs align with the owner’s project goals.
- Collaborate with owners and subcontractors to ensure materials selected are within the owner’s budget and meet design intent.
- Work with engineers to ensure drawings are fully developed and ready for construction to start.
- Work with owners, state, and local municipalities to acquire necessary permits for the project
- Construct initial project schedule defining critical milestones for project success
- Attendance of early design meetings
Project Management & Supervision Support
- Handoff of project design & schedule to project manager
- Regular check-ins with PM & supervisor to support design questions & changes
Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Experience in industrial and/or commercial construction experience
Misc. Skills/ Soft Skills / Intangibles Preferred:
- Computer skills – proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, etc. and a willingness to learn software as required
- Strong communication skills; verbally, written, and via drawings / illustrations
- Ability to read, understand and review drawings
- Ability to create, review, and update Microsoft Project schedules
- Ability to read, understand and review subcontractor proposals
- Understand material data submittal process
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Customer service attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Good time management
Benefits
- Full-time, salary position
- Weekly pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Long Term / Short Term coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings with 6% company match PLUS 5% Profit Sharing
- Earned PTO
- Paid holidays
- SCI Wellness Program