Director of Preconstruction

Swinerton•Bellevue, WA

4d•$190,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Summary: Overall management of the operations and administration of assigned projects with bottom line profit accountability. Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Able to perform all essential Preconstruction/Estimating responsibilities Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned negotiated projects and hard bid jobs. Facilitate job turnover process from estimating to project team. Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations complying with Division procedures. Review contract terms and conditions and assist Operations Manager in contract negotiations. Ensure that “recap of contract highlights” has been prepared. Lead project planning, including conducting job start meetings and planning sessions with operations team. Lead and supervise preconstruction and estimating group and assign resources appropriately. Recruit, train, mentor and oversee supervision of preconstruction and estimating staff. Supervise the activities of project team to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality standards. Make periodic job visits and reviews and create alliance with Operations Manager. Detail tracking of pursuit costs to inform Division Manager of what it is costing to pursue bids and opportunities Develop and maintain strong partnerships with trade partners, clients, CMs and architects/engineers Work with Business Development to develop new or renewed client relationships. Attend proposal presentations and assist in preparation of presentation materials (schedule, budgets, charts and graphs.) Assist Division Manager in other non-operating functions as required. Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (business development, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)
Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
Construction management experience (5+ years, including supervisory skills)
Leadership ability
Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
Organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience approving all subcontracts and major material purchase orders.
Prior experience signing off on budget & fee
Model-based estimating experience
Experience with alternative delivery procurement and projects such as GCCM and progressive design-build
10+ years of construction management experience

Responsibilities

Able to perform all essential Preconstruction/Estimating responsibilities
Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned negotiated projects and hard bid jobs.
Facilitate job turnover process from estimating to project team.
Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations complying with Division procedures.
Review contract terms and conditions and assist Operations Manager in contract negotiations.
Ensure that “recap of contract highlights” has been prepared.
Lead project planning, including conducting job start meetings and planning sessions with operations team.
Lead and supervise preconstruction and estimating group and assign resources appropriately.
Recruit, train, mentor and oversee supervision of preconstruction and estimating staff.
Supervise the activities of project team to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality standards.
Make periodic job visits and reviews and create alliance with Operations Manager.
Detail tracking of pursuit costs to inform Division Manager of what it is costing to pursue bids and opportunities
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with trade partners, clients, CMs and architects/engineers
Work with Business Development to develop new or renewed client relationships.
Attend proposal presentations and assist in preparation of presentation materials (schedule, budgets, charts and graphs.)
Assist Division Manager in other non-operating functions as required.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned