Director of Preconstruction & Estimating

KBE Building Corp • Farmington, CT

1d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Preconstruction and Estimating will set policies and establish guidelines & protocols for all Preconstruction and Estimating work pursued by KBE; manage the preconstruction/estimating process on all projects pursued. This position assists in the implementation and periodic update of the strategic course set in KBE’s Business plan. This individual will strengthen existing & establish new client/designer/ subcontractor relationships, create & track new and known preconstruction and estimating opportunities, and be responsible for the preparation and follow-up of KBE’s preconstruction and estimating submissions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related experience
• Strong Communication Skills
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency required in the use of the following software: MS Office Suite (PP, EXCEL & WORD).
• Proven Skills In: Leadership, managing & motivating employees, decision making and organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in overall corporate planning and project budgeting activities for department.
• Work to “Cultivate Our People” by actively training and mentoring to KBE Preconstruction and Estimating Staff.
• Attend and participate in bi-annual management meetings.
• Appoint or hire staff to ensure preconstruction success.
• Work to identify and formalize appropriate staff skill sets to support KBE present and future growth.
• Assess current staff to identify gaps in skill sets/performance and recommend appropriate changes, including the development of those with potential.
• Assist in sourcing and hiring qualified individuals to advance KBE’s preconstruction and estimating initiative.
• Make effective preconstruction and estimating training a priority.
• Develop and implement written Training Protocols for all tasks and processes utilized in each delivery method.
• Develop and implement a structured training program for individuals to ensure that necessary skill sets are clearly defined, effectively taught, and regularly evaluated.
• Develop and publish Lessons Learned from KBE’s successes and failures in each pursuit.
• Collaborate with the Director of Procurement to select a design team (if needed) that is best suited for the particular project.
• For design build projects only, support the negotiation of all terms and conditions of the designer contract in conjunction with Director of Procurement and Legal department.
• Understand requirements of the solicitation in order to ensure that KBE’s submission is in full compliance with the requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Procurement to ensure that KBE team members are involved: information gathering events, pre-proposal conferences, in-house team meetings, and team meetings with designers are occurring to proactively keep the entire Team focused and on schedule.
• Manage/supervise the solicitation process ensuring accurate and timely preparation of submissions including components prepared by the Preconstruction/Estimating Department.
• Prepare and/or provide signoff on cost estimates/pricing, qualification & exclusions, schedules, site specific construction related information/analysis, and designer provided documents (drawings, specifications, & narratives) needed to support these submissions and to protect profitability.
• Present final draft of these submission components to SMT member in charge of the project for discussion/ final signoff prior to submission release.
• Create, manage, participate, and debrief on client interviews and presentations.
• Initiate and participate in client debriefs to integrate lessons learned in future submittals.
• Manage the KBE team assigned to the project outlining roles, services required, and deadlines.
• Attend meetings, as needed, for assigned projects, with the design team and client.
• Act as a client liaison until the project is transferred to Operations, then stay in contact with the owner to foster relationships.
• Assist Operations and Precon staff in developing project specific bid packages for various trades, incorporating all applicable program requirements: scope of work, schedules, insurances, bonds, unit prices, supplemental bids, alternates and/or allowances.
• Manage the preparation and coordination of all turnover documentation. Facilitate the turnover meeting with Operations.
• Manage the KBE team assigned to the project outlining roles, services required, and deadlines.
• Attend meetings, as needed, for assigned projects, with the design team and client.
• Prepare and/or provide signoff on cost estimates/pricing, qualification & exclusions, schedules, needed to support these submissions and to protect profitability.
• Present final draft of these submission components to SMT member in charge of the project for discussion/ final signoff prior to submission release.
• Manage the preparation and coordination of all turnover documentation. Facilitate the turnover meeting with Operations.
• Support Operations and Preconstruction staff during construction in regard to the decisions and commitments made by KBE during the solicitation and preconstruction and estimating phase.

Benefits

• 3 O’clock Fridays
• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
• Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program
• Vision Care (100% company paid)
• Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties
• Recreational/Chill-Out Space to encourage movement and collaboration:
• Golf Simulator, Pool Table, Dart Boards, Coffee/Snack/Beverage Station, breakout rooms, privacy booths, and more
• Quarterly Employee Photo Contests - with prizes!
• Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more
• Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)
• Employee Work Anniversary Recognition
• Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy
• KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training
• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment
• Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement for Work-Related Education
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees