Director of Preconstruction

Compensation Range $240,000.00 - $280,000.00 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 SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational …

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