Director of Preconstruction

Swinerton•Raleigh, NC

23d

About The Position

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. Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  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  Lead presentations to clients  Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote Swinerton in the markets we serve  Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, participate and help guide the identification of pursuit targets.  Assist the Division Manager in developing the division strategy, vision and business planning process.  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 advisor for constructability and value analysis  Assure 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  Meet client’s needs. Provide advice, leadership, planning, etc. to current and future clients.  Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required.  Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs  Report actual project status - schedule and cost  Know and use cost control system  Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
Lead presentations to clients
Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote Swinerton in the markets we serve
Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, participate and help guide the identification of pursuit targets.
Assist the Division Manager in developing the division strategy, vision and business planning process.
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 advisor for constructability and value analysis
Assure 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
Meet client’s needs. Provide advice, leadership, planning, etc. to current and future clients.
Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required.
Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs
Report actual project status - schedule and cost
Know and use cost control system
Complete other responsibilities as assigned