DIRECTOR, PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICE & ESTIMATION
About The Position
The Director, Preconstruction Service & Estimation manages the Preconstruction department and oversees estimation activities for CPG. This role establishes estimating and proposal processes, manages subcontractor bids, negotiations, and contract awards in coordination with internal teams, and provides guidance to Service teams on budgets, contracts, and project plans during proposal, design, and preconstruction phases. The Director develops key performance metrics, maintains relationships with Senior Management, coordinates bid documentation and end-to-end project processes, and is accountable for the Preconstruction and Service group budget and financial reporting. The position leads, mentors, and develops the team; identifies skill gaps and supports improvement through coaching, development, and training; and implements continuous-improvement and training processes. The role is onsite in Ashburn, Virginia, and may require facility walks and site visits, with travel available up to 10%. It directly supervises five or more employees. Employment is contingent upon successful 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 battery, UPS, HVAC, and service operations and maintenance contracts.
- Ability to recognize workflow patterns and identify process and efficiency improvements.
- PMO depth of experience with project and communications protocols.
- Strong management presence, a history of strategic accomplishments, and ability to respond to tactical challenges.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and talent-development ability.
- 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 and work across the company to support project delivery.
- Experience leading and growing teams in high-growth organizations.
- Demonstrable success leading Support and Services teams in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.
- Directly supervises five or more employees; supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance appraisal, rewards and discipline, and resolving complaints and problems.
- Proficiency or familiarity with the listed computer tools: Microsoft Office Suite; Paycor Recruiting and Performance; Reve/Bluebeam; SharePoint/Intranet; Building Connected/Trade Tapp; Trimble/Accubid Software; RS Means/Gordian; and P6 and MS Project Schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Proven preference for collaboration and team synergy over working in silos.
- High-level thinking and complex problem-solving skills, with excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and prioritization abilities.
- Knowledge of mission-critical data center battery, UPS, HVAC, and service operations and maintenance contracts.
- Knowledge of 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 to perform site visits.
- Availability for up to 10% travel.
- PMP certification preferred.
- LEED certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe workplace and an Incident and Injury Free environment.
- Establish the strategy and process for developing estimates and proposals.
- Manage subcontractor bids, negotiations, and contract awards in coordination with Service, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Legal teams.
- Maintain relationships and serve as the primary contact and counsel to Senior Management on the Preconstruction team.
- Develop key performance metrics for reporting and tracking project deliverables.
- Mentor and develop team members at all levels; identify skill deficiencies and improve capabilities through coaching, development, and training.
- Manage and develop the team to foster learning and growth across the company.
- Ensure training and continuous-improvement processes are implemented for the Preconstruction Management team.
- Guide Service teams in developing budgets, contracts, and project plans during proposal, design, and preconstruction phases.
- Coordinate with internal teams, including Procurement, to develop RFP documents for bid tendering.
- Lead processes that ensure end-to-end coordination among parties involved in planning, design, construction, and commissioning.
- Manage the Preconstruction and Service group budget and financial reporting.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
