Director of Preconstruction

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$170,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Ryan Companies is seeking a Director of Preconstruction Services (DPS) to provide leadership, guidance, training, platform, controls, and monitoring for Preconstruction, Estimating, and Project Management staff. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent performance in pursuit, preconstruction, estimating, and procurement across all regions. The DPS will also lead the marketing message for Design-Build (DB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and preconstruction services, including selling these professional services. Ryan Companies has over 88 years in business with 16 offices, offering comprehensive commercial real estate solutions with a collaborative, relationship-driven approach.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in construction management or construction engineering.
Minimum 10 years construction experience.
Minimum 5 years in a preconstruction role.
Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably.
Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating.
Ability to make effective and convincing presentations.
Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and material pricing.
Ability to effectively prioritize and balance big picture and immediate responsibilities.
Ability to listen effectively, value others' opinions, and acknowledge contributions.
Ability to train, manage, and hold staff accountable to achieve results consistent with corporate plans.
Thorough understanding of the design/build and IPD delivery processes.
Thorough understanding of value design and budget control during planning and design phases.
Thorough knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes.
Ability to maintain a balance of costs and aesthetic quality.

Responsibilities

Ensure team members understand expectations and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback, have development conversations, delegate tasks, and provide recognition.
Raise the level of preconstruction services by providing pursuit best practices, templates, tools, and processes for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting; effective design-management skills and supporting materials; cost history and market data; procurement strategies and supporting materials; intuitive tools; and training.
Promote Design-Build and IPD project delivery methods internally and externally.
Promote competitive pricing and procurement strategies.
Provide continuing education in building systems.
Sell the value of preconstruction/design management services on project pursuits.
Balance and leverage workload across all regions for Preconstruction and Estimating staff.
Share best practices and lessons learned across all regions for Preconstruction and Estimating staff.
Identify, define, and manage national positions needed for Preconstruction and Estimating (e.g., administrators of estimate templates, MEP Specialists, cost analysts).
Assess and promote professional development for direct reports.
Implement corporate goals and initiatives and hold the team accountable.