Leader, Pre-Construction

Responsibilities

• Work with in-house and third-party development teams to establish realistic construction budgets to validate financial assumptions and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates throughout early design phases, solicit and analyze General Contractor estimates
• Identify and qualify general contractors (GCs) in local markets for both new construction and renovation projects
• Write, issue, and manage General Contractor Request for Proposals (RFP’s) ensuring clarity of scope, schedule, and project expectations
• Track, analyze, and level GC proposals and lead the GC interview process, providing clear recommendations based on cost, scope, and value
• Lead the negotiation and execution of Letters of Intent (LOIs), GC Contracts, and final pricing agreements
• Create and manage detailed project schedules aligned with overall development timelines
• Review prototypical construction details and provide input to ensure constructability and compliance with design intent
• Recommend and validate value engineering opportunities without compromising RH’s aesthetic and quality standards
• Review project leases and work letters with particular attention to landlord deliverables, contributions, and obligations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, pre-construction, and/or project management, preferably within luxury, retail, and/or hospitality sectors; experience in ground-up, adaptive reuse, and historic renovations a plus.
• Proven expertise in GC sourcing, RFP management, contract negotiation, and budget development and control
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and cost
• Interpret design and construction l drawings, documents, specifications, and Lease work letters
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Proficient in project management and estimating software (e.g., MS Project and MS Office Suite)
• A commitment to quality, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, design-driven environment