Director of Preconstruction

Job Description

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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Cook up and oversee the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff.
• Set up and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Prepare and present proposals for new business.
• 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, and help identify pursuit targets.
• Help the Division Manager develop the division strategy, vision, and business planning process.
• Attract, recruit, develop, and retain top caliber talent.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
• Create and maintain a preliminary construction schedule for each estimate.
• Generate progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Ensure 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.
• Evaluate potential risk factors and review them with senior management.
• Create variance reports to clearly identify changes to the estimate.
• Ensure that estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project.
• Manage monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and 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.
• Prepare 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

  • 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 assistance.
  • Care.com membership.
  • ClassPass fitness membership.
  • DashPass delivery membership.

  Voluntary benefits

  • Additional term life insurance.
  • Long term care insurance.
  • Critical illness and accidental injury insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Legal plan.
  • Identity theft protection.
  • Other voluntary benefit options.