Preconstruction Director

Rycon Construction•Gastonia, NC

20h

About The Position

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, food service/dining, retail, financial, self-storage, governmental, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally. We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Director for our Building Group at our Charlotte office. What you will do: Maintain and Develop subcontractor relationships Manage all project stakeholders (owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors) throughout preconstruction. Develop risk assessments based on project specific information. Determine quantities for all building trade materials and work scopes. Develop scopes of work for all project related trades. Perform constructability reviews, generate RFIs and qualifications & assumptions. Develop conceptual, schematic, design development & GMP estimates. Present and explain cost estimates to project stakeholders. Perform value management tasks. Assist in schedule development. Maintain an understanding of construction costs based on the current market conditions. Organize cost data for departmental estimating/historical database. Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large. Integrate and work with operations during Precon and Buyout What you will need to be successful: Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years’ experience estimating construction projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million. Extensive knowledge of cost data related to new building construction and/or major renovations. Must have the ability to lead a negotiated project. Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, environmental and geotechnical reports. Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, MC2, Planswift, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of Carolinas market preferred, but not required. Knowledge of multifamily, industrial, office and retail construction preferred, but not required. Existing relationships with subcontractors in the Carolinas At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer. Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Requirements

Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years’ experience estimating construction projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million.
Extensive knowledge of cost data related to new building construction and/or major renovations.
Must have the ability to lead a negotiated project.
Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, environmental and geotechnical reports.
Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, MC2, Planswift, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Carolinas market preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of multifamily, industrial, office and retail construction preferred, but not required.
Existing relationships with subcontractors in the Carolinas

Responsibilities

Maintain and Develop subcontractor relationships
Manage all project stakeholders (owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors) throughout preconstruction.
Develop risk assessments based on project specific information.
Determine quantities for all building trade materials and work scopes.
Develop scopes of work for all project related trades.
Perform constructability reviews, generate RFIs and qualifications & assumptions.
Develop conceptual, schematic, design development & GMP estimates.
Present and explain cost estimates to project stakeholders.
Perform value management tasks.
Assist in schedule development.
Maintain an understanding of construction costs based on the current market conditions.
Organize cost data for departmental estimating/historical database.
Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.
Integrate and work with operations during Precon and Buyout