A bit about us:

We are one of the largest general contractors in the southwest with the unique ability to perform building, heavy civil and landscape construction.

Why join us?

Medical & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Life/ADD Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
401(k) and Roth 401 (k) Plan and Company Match
Paid Time Off
Fitness Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Other benefits such as company vehicle and bonus eligibility for certain positions

Job Details

Summary
The Pre-Construction Director acts as 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.

Essential Job Functions
· Assist the Division Manager in developing the division strategy, vision and business planning process
· 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 and presentations to clients
· Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote firm in the markets we serve
· Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, participate and help guide the identification of pursuit targets
· 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 adviser for constructability and value analysis
· Ensure 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
· Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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