Overview

Director of Preconstruction

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Job Summary: Plan, coordinate, and supervise company estimating program, providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met. 

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the vision and core values within the Organization. 
• Oversee efforts to search for new work opportunities. 
• Work with Area Managers to evaluate backlog and needs for work within the areas and division. 
• Work with Area Managers to evaluate bid opportunities when deciding which jobs to pursue. 

• Attends bid reviews. 
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation. 
• Support estimating staff to have the required information available and prepared for bid reviews.
• Support estimating teams in following WWC’s estimating procedures for consistency in estimates. 
• Maintain Division Library estimate. 
• Lead the estimating meetings. 
• Communicate and help Area Teams understand area and company G&A costs and how these cost inform markup on a bids 
• Schedules review meeting for project overview, risk assessment, market opportunities, and final markup.
• Lead effort to see that each estimator has development opportunities with a defined training plan that meets the individuals needs 
• Ensure that project staff keeps bidding and win/loss information current in Cosential 
• Provide oversite on estimate closeout. 
• Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, etc. 
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required. 
• Attend area financial meetings and provide support on improving job costs. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of technical training and experience. 
• A minium of 10 years' experience in heavy civil or similar construction with at least 5 years in estimating/ preconstruction
• Capability to complete large CM/GC, CMaR, and Design Build projects and large, complex competitive bid projects. 

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Individual Development (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must possess advanced knowledge of various disciplines, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential. 
• Knowledge of construction design, methods and finance. 
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Good organizational skills. 
• Skilled in assuming responsibility and reaching deadlines. 
• Familiarity / Proficiency with the following software or internet based programs: HCSS Heavy Bid, Trimble Business Center, BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Primavera P6, Building Connected, and Viewpoint. 

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