Director of Preconstruction

Job Description Summary

A key leader in the entire work acquisition process including management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and extensive client contact.

Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff.

 Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients

 Lead preparation of proposals for new business

 Lead presentations to clients

 Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote Swinerton in the markets we serve

 Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, participate and help guide the identification of pursuit targets.

 Assist the Division Manager in developing the division strategy, vision and business planning process.

 Participate in and assist in attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining top caliber talent

 Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period

 Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate

 Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships

 Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project

 Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.

 Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management

 Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate

 Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities

 Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders

 Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis

 Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project

 Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets

 Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings

 Meet client’s needs. Provide advice, leadership, planning, etc. to current and future clients.

 Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required.

 Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs

 Report actual project status - schedule and cost

 Know and use cost control system

 Complete Other Responsibilities As Assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience

 Field Construction Experience (5-8 Years, Including Supervisory Skills)

 Commitment to client service

 Leadership ability

 Effective interpersonal skills

 Working knowledge of applications and benefits of BIM and VD&C

 Problem-solving ability

 Strong sense of urgency

 Computer skills

 Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting

 Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)

 Self starter