Vice President of Preconstruction

About the role

The Vice President of Preconstruction (VP of Precon) is sought to lead M3's newly reorganized Preconstruction department, consisting of Estimating, Design-Build, VDC, and Procurement. Reporting to the M3 Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role drives excellence in preconstruction processes and deliverables, aligns with M3's strategic objectives, and optimizes the department's growth.

Responsibilities

• Align preconstruction strategy with overall corporate and affiliated entity strategies
• Foster a collaborative environment within Preconstruction organization and with other M3 entities, including Operations
• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and performance management of Preconstruction personnel
• Embrace innovation within the Preconstruction department to support M3's vision of "Leading the Evolution of Construction"
• Strategic Leadership:
  • Set overall preconstruction strategy aligned with company growth objectives
  • Own P&L for preconstruction department, including budget, staffing, and resource allocation
  • Participate in pursuit strategy decisions - go/no-go determinations for major opportunities
  • Establish and monitor departmental KPI to measure success and accountability
  • Drive prefabrication and industrialized construction as competitive advantages for M3 in the marketplace
• Organizational Management:
  • Hire, develop, and retain preconstruction talent across all disciplines
  • Manage workload distribution and resource allocation across projects
  • Acquire external resources to support project pursuits when needed
  • Facilitate collaboration between Estimating, Design-Build, VDC, and Procurement departments
  • Hold team accountable for success metrics and project deliverables
  • Ensure smooth project handoffs from Business Development to Preconstruction to Operations
  • Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles for direct reports
• Client and Business Development Support:
  • Develop preconstruction presentations and participate in interviews for major pursuits
  • Cultivate owner, architect, and GC relationships to generate design-build opportunities
  • Represent company at industry events and conferences
• Technical Oversight:
  • Review and approve estimates and proposals based on company thresholds
  • Establish risk management policy and contingency guidelines
  • Review constructability assessments and value engineering recommendations
  • Ensure quality control processes are followed consistently
  • Review project schedules and budgets and hold team accountable for deliverables
• Cross-Departmental Coordination:
  • Represent Preconstruction department on the Executive Leadership Team
  • Partner with VP of MEP, VP of Components, and VP of Service on project transitions and lessons learned
  • Support M3 and affiliated entity strategic goals and quarterly rocks

Qualifications & Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 10+ years of preconstruction related experience with construction firm or architect
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices
• Demonstrated experience in estimating, design-build, or VDC
• Proven track record of managing high-performing teams
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Eligible to participate in Annual Bonus Program
• Onsite Gym and kitchen

Schedule

Salary Range: $250K - $275K DOE