Director of Preconstruction - Florida

Position Overview

The Florida-based Director of Preconstruction and Sales is responsible for managing and coordinating construction projects during the preconstruction phase. This includes estimating, scheduling, plan review, and design overview. Oversees the Florida-based Estimating Department, coordinates architects and design consultants, and serves as a primary point of contact for project owners.

Functions of Position

• Assist in LGE's goals, strategies, and planning for construction
• Master consultant agreements, standard outline specifications, details, construction methodology, and implementing various processes to achieve a successful project as defined by budget, schedule, and owner satisfaction
• Define and understand LGE's proprietary/preferred construction practices and implement them in the preconstruction phase

Tasks and Duties

• Cook up and manage activities of Design and Estimating Departments on all projects from PDA through permitting
• Provide weekly status updates for projects in preconstruction (Estimating tracker)
• Partner with and be an active participant with Business Development in the pursuit of winning new work
• Create a preconstruction schedule for each project that includes design, contract timing, estimating, and anticipated construction start date
• Manage the Florida Estimating Department for timely distribution of plans and receipt of subcontractor bids and V/E suggestions
• Work with design and engineering teams on compiling a list of V/E items and plan corrections necessary
• Review cost estimates at design milestones and evaluate material and system costs
• Affirm potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with ownership, construction department, and Regional Vice President
• Establish strategy for execution of plans, engineering, and permitting
• Attend all Texas Blanks, Blueline, 75%, and Owner's meetings
• Review constructability and potential cost savings of the plans in each of these phases and communicate notes with the Construction Department
• Review Bluelines and confirm the contents of the drawings match the outline Specification Letter in the Phased Development Agreement and are in line with LGE's preferred construction methods
• Affirm all previously listed comments by Owner, Estimating, or other have been addressed
• Cook up and manage external architect and consultant relationships
• Create & track Project Team and task list with all consultants and reports required
• Confirm all reports and documents are available for each project as required for design
• Meet regularly with the Regional Vice President to discuss project details, schedules, methods, subcontractor performance, and overall company preconstruction goals/initiatives
• Cook up the transition meeting from Preconstruction to Construction
• Compliment the Business Development team in bringing to contract-related clients through the ability to help clients meet budgetary expectations
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients
• Attend sales meetings with potential clients as needed
• Manage subcontractor relationships and subcontractor workload
• Present prelim, blue, black, and green line bids to Clients
• Meet regularly with the VP of Preconstruction to discuss project details, schedules, methods, and subcontractor performance

Required Attributes

• TEAM SPIRIT is a must!
• Proactive, dependable, supervisory experience, skilled in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and Adobe
• Excellent work ethic, verbal and COMMUNICATION skills
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communication with staff at all levels throughout the company; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
• A degree in construction management or equivalent work experience
• 8 - 10 years' experience in the construction / architecture profession with project management, estimating, and design background

Reporting

The Director of Preconstruction reports directly to the Regional Vice President. Bi-weekly meetings with VP of Preconstruction to provide communication related to business issues, questions, and any matter that requires discussion. Weekly Estimating. Weekly Estimating Tracker updates. Annual review by the Regional Vice President to include peer input. Review will be based on interactions and engagement with the TEAM, evidence of how you demonstrate company values, ability to manage workload, and competency in the execution of your duties. A positive attitude, interactions with clients, and team spirit will have a lot to do with the overall review.