Director of Preconstruction

The Beck Group•Austin, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Beck is looking for a qualified Director of Preconstruction to join an extraordinary project team. As the Preconstruction Executive you will not only be responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a single project or multiple projects, but demonstrate unquestioned skills of reliability and leadership. You will primarily be responsible for leading the development of estimates and bidding process from start to finish to ensure accuracy and completeness of large projects, integrated projects, or projects of a very complex nature ranging in size from $200M+.

Requirements

15+ years minimum of Preconstruction or related field experience with commercial general contractor and/or major subcontractor
College graduate with relevant degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent required
Experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and scope of Divisions 01-33 on a wide variety of commercial construction projects
Successfully led multiple projects simultaneously
Hard bid and negotiated project experience with a proven track record of successful wins
Knowledge of the local market construction practices, means and methods, and buy out strategies
Ability to develop conceptual and programmatic estimates given little information
Ability to maintain and update historical costs
Ability to conduct preconstruction team meetings with various disciplines including Architects, Consultants, and Project Managers
Ability to identify risk factors regarding contract, insurance, schedule, safety, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing self-perform concrete frame and other fee enhancement trade estimates is preferred
Design/Build experience is a plus
Advanced working knowledge of digitaltakeoff, Assemble, and estimating software programs
Experience with Destini Estimator, Revit, and/or SketchUp is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage multiple multi-million dollar projects ranging from $50MM-$300MM and teams of preconstruction estimators and bid takers.
Coordinate with Operations Managers and Regional Leaders to provide strategy to win, fee enhancements and staff cost studies to pursue work.
Provide estimates and other owner deliverables based on design information required in order to complete preliminary estimates from conceptual documents through construction documents
Coordinate with architecture/engineer teams to understand project scope and provide guidance to keep design and budget in alignment
Responsible for communication and managing expectations with Owners, Project teams and Designers during preconstruction
Review and coordinate trade subcontractor scopes of work, obtain subcontractor proposals, and scope out
Develop General Conditions and Construction Requirements cost estimates
Coordinate with Operations personnel for logistics, schedule, and staffing
Train and mentor Preconstruction team and bid takers assigned to projects
Actively involved with the Business Development group to pursue new work and client relationships and nurture existing ones
Actively engage and participate in the local community through professional organizations and service on an outside committee or board

Benefits

Robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits
401k match
Free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
Free dedicated financial coach
Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
Paid family leave
Health discounts on medical premiums
Free comprehensive health screenings
Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood)
Free Life Coach
Pet insurance discount
Organized projects and events to support our communities