Director, Preconstruction

About the position

The Director, Preconstruction is responsible for all aspects of preconstruction services including estimates, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor solicitation, detailed planning, client relations & communication. The Director, Preconstruction ensures that the preconstruction standard operating procedures of the company are being followed; appropriate resources are being allocated from each department, and responsible to achieve the guided objectives for each project in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preconstruction services are being delivered in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the Company
• Ensure that preconstruction and estimating costs are invoiced and collected
• Project Acquisition
• Assist the project team in developing responses to RFP's which require estimates and preconstruction services proposals
• Form/maintain relationships with clients, architectural and engineering firms and subcontractors to help acquire new leads
• Participate in the training process as a Subject Matter Expert
• Mentor and train estimators and operations personnel in the processes of estimating and preconstruction.
• During the preconstruction phase, take responsibility to implement Preconstruction SOPs and general management processes
• Develop team approach with Clients (Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain Project Directory of project stakeholders
• Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase
• Conduct Preconstruction Progress Meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Prepare Preconstruction Status Reports for Owner/Architect
• Assist General Superintendents and Scheduling Department with preparation of preliminary project schedule
• Prepare Preconstruction Schedule with assistance from Scheduling Department
• Prepare preliminary Material Procurement Log indicating early design phase document awards as necessary
• Establish design deliverable schedule
• Prepare GMP exhibits relating to scheduling
• Assist in the preparation of Logistics/Construction Sequencing Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
• Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre-Planning with Safety Manager and General Superintendent
• Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
• Assist in preparation of Temporary Waterproofing Plan with General Superintendent
• Prepare GMP exhibits relating to Construction planning
• Prepare/negotiate preconstruction agreements
• Prepare preconstruction invoices/billings
• Prepare/manage/control preconstruction budgets
• Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the estimating/preconstruction team
• Hold follow-up meetings with project operations team to gather feedback as to what was done right and what was done wrong during preconstruction
• Create/maintain database of Lessons Learned during preconstruction of specific projects for use on later projects
• Prepare process by which at the end of a project, the project team provides 'Lessons Learned', Subcontractor Scorecards, and historical cost data for future use.
• Fully responsible for producing all estimates required for project assignments
• Prepare all General Conditions estimates and staffing schedules
• Prepare Cost Category matrix and qualification & assumptions
• Responsible for preparation of GMP proposal document
• Responsible to implement all Estimating SOPs in the preparation of all estimates
• Attend department meeting as required and report on assignments
• Attend training classes as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of general contracting experience spread between project management and estimating roles or equivalent preconstruction training
• Leading management role on at least one project over 300,000 sqft or $50M
• Understanding of current market pricing in active work sectors
• Understanding of the major cost influences for different project types and conditions
• Presentation and proposal skills
• Understanding of standard GMP and LS AIA Contracts
• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring