Preconstruction Director (Heavy Civil)

Haydon Companies•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including: Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon’s unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, H3D Solutions, a modeling and design subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company. Whether it’s the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community. For more information, please visit haydon.com. SUMMARY Oversee the risk for the company during the preconstruction phase by providing oversight and leadership to preconstruction teams. They are typically involved in multiple projects but may be assigned to a single large project when merited. In addition to having responsibility for the technical success and execution of the projects they work on; they are also responsible for managing the relationships with the other team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and or Construction Management
7-10+ years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
Must have experience in Business development, Operations, managing projects and a thorough knowledge of commercial construction, safety standards, project management, and construction regulations.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.

Responsibilities

Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management.
Define contract risk and establish contract cost exposure and probability due to the identified risk. Propose potential risk mitigation measures and/or recommend reasonable contract contingency.
Lead, develop, and mentor other team members and junior estimators. Participates in talent management activities, such as coaching and performance reviews of others.
Expert level HCSS knowledge including project specific input of labor rates, equipment rates, insurance, bonding, and taxes.
Manage the delivery of preconstruction services for projects, providing input, coordination, and problem-solving value at all stages of design development.
Develop and nurture effective and lasting customer/client relationships.
Operates and conducts themselves as a Senior Leader of the company, motiving teams
Strong sense of urgency for internal business requirement as well as external / customer focused.
Effectively lead teams and communicates the Company’s and Sectors plan to achieve the Sector and divisions goals.