Preconstruction Director (Orlando, FL) - Austin Commercial

Professional•Orlando, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Preconstruction Director for our Southeast Division in Orlando, FL. We are a leading construction firm with over 100 years of experience, specializing in commercial construction management for projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment, and semiconductor/fabrication plants. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to safety, service, and integrity, consistently exceeding customer expectations. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference in the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in construction management or related degree
20+ years’ experience working for a GC on large, commercial construction projects.
Demonstrated industry experience managing a preconstruction department for a large, commercial construction general contractor.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Review and ultimate accountability for all preconstruction efforts produced by the Southeast division.
Manage the assignments of individuals to effectively and efficiently deliver superior responses to clients.
Coordinate the involvement of estimators, schedulers, project managers, superintendents, MEP managers, BIM managers, LEED accredited professionals, and other specialized employee-owners during preconstruction.
Oversee implementation of Austin Commercial preconstruction standard practices and ensure consistency across Business Units.
Implement training and development programs to improve the preconstruction process and individual development of direct reports.
Support Business Development in customer relationship maintenance and project pursuits.
Offer technical expertise and advice during the entire timeline from lead to prospect to pursuit.
Strengthen existing customer relationships.
Create and manage the Digital Infrastructure Preconstruction team.
Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships.
Actively participate in the Austin Commercial minority and women owned business (MWBE) program by reaching internal and external goals of inclusion.
Provide leadership to the preconstruction team, fostering a collaborative, positive, and responsive environment.
Review all deliverables during the preconstruction process, including Austin Commercial deliverables and tracking of deliverables for other stakeholders.
Review conceptual and programmatic design documents to determine the nature and scope of work.
Develop a description of the various scopes of work required to complete a project to prepare an accurate conceptual budget.
Coordinate with the Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager, and Superintendent to provide Constructability Reviews during all phases of design.
Coordinate with the Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, and Scheduler to produce and maintain a detailed preconstruction schedule and a schematic construction schedule.
Examine and analyze estimates, schedules, and constructability reviews for accuracy and sufficiency.
Ensure the Preconstruction Manager coordinates the Contract review process with Corporate Services and reviews contracts for compliance with RFP qualifications, fee and general conditions, insurance, bonds, and scope of work references.
Ensure all submittals accurately reflect project-specific nuances.
Actively participate in design meetings in support of the Preconstruction Manager with owners and architects during design development.
Attend industry events to stay current with trends in the Digital Infrastructure industry.
Participate in and ensure all projects hold Preconstruction hand-off meetings led by the Preconstruction Manager and assigned Project Manager.