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