Director, Preconstruction & Estimation
About The Position
The Director, Preconstruction & Estimation manages the Preconstruction department and oversees estimation activities for CPG. The role establishes strategies and processes for estimates and proposals; manages subcontractor bidding, negotiation, and contract awards in coordination with internal teams; and advises senior management on Preconstruction matters. The director develops performance metrics, leads and develops the team, promotes training and continuous improvement, and coordinates end-to-end work among planning, design, construction, and commissioning teams. The position also guides Construction teams in developing budgets, contracts, and project plans, coordinates development of RFP documents, and manages the CM group budget and financial reporting. The role is onsite in Ashburn, Virginia. It directly supervises five or more employees and may involve site visits and travel of up to 10%. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction, electronics, electrical theory, or a similar discipline, or equivalent work experience; trade school or military training is acceptable as an equivalent to a formal degree.
- At least 8 years of specific experience in data center design and construction.
- Ability to recognize workflow patterns and identify process and efficiency improvements.
- PMO depth of experience with project and communications protocols.
- Strong management presence, strategic accomplishments, and ability to respond to tactical challenges.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and talent-development abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of mission-critical facilities, systems, interconnectivity, design, and operational best practices.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, initiatives, and challenges simultaneously while working across the company.
- Experience leading and growing teams in high-growth organizations.
- Demonstrable success leading Support and Services teams in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged sitting or computer work, lifting 10–50 pounds, and walking around facilities for site visits; frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review; positions requiring driving require an MVR that meets company and insurer standards.
Nice To Haves
- CDCDP certification.
- LEED certification.
- Collaborative approach and preference for team synergy over working in silos.
- High-level thinking and complex problem-solving skills, with strong interpersonal, collaboration, and prioritization abilities.
- Mission-critical data center facility construction experience.
- Mission-critical data center facility design and operational best practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Office applications, Bluebeam, Revit, and Procore project management tools.
- Availability and experience performing site visits.
- Availability for up to 10% travel.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe workplace and an Incident and Injury Free environment.
- Establish strategies and processes for developing estimates and proposals.
- Manage subcontractor bidding, negotiations, and contract awards in coordination with Construction, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Legal teams.
- Maintain relationships and serve as the primary Preconstruction contact and counsel to senior management.
- Develop key performance indicators to report and track project deliverables, and evolve the team's KPIs to support CPG's mission goals.
- Mentor and develop team members, foster collaboration across CPG departments, and address skills gaps through coaching, mentoring, development, and training.
- Implement training and continuous improvement processes for the Preconstruction Management team.
- Provide guidance to Construction teams on budgets, contracts, and project plans during proposal, design, and preconstruction phases.
- Coordinate with internal teams, including Procurement, to develop RFP documents for bid tendering.
- Develop processes for end-to-end coordination among parties involved in planning, design, construction, and commissioning.
- Manage the CM group budget and financial reporting.
- Perform supervisory duties, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and addressing complaints and problems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
