Project Director, Preconstruction

Webcor•San Diego, CA

18h

About The Position

The Project Director, Preconstruction leads Webcor’s preconstruction effort on a project, including conceptual and detailed estimating, scheduling, constructability analysis, value engineering, VDC coordination, subcontractor and supplier involvement, procurement, and transition to the construction team. The role works actively with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, suppliers, and internal project teams to deliver successful projects. It also supports business development and project pursuits, maintains customer and subcontractor relationships, contributes to regional industry organizations, and works with managers to ensure appropriate resources are committed to preconstruction services. The director coordinates the preconstruction team and its deliverables, represents Webcor in project meetings, keeps participants informed of decisions and action items, and ensures project records are organized for transfer to the construction team. The role leads cost and value management, estimates, constructability reviews, and preconstruction and schematic construction schedules; reviews contracts and project requirements; supports project setup, pay applications, and monthly job cost statements; and helps procure subcontractors, materials, and long-lead items. The director leads the transition into construction and remains available to support the project team. Temporary relocation to the jobsite office may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
At least 15 years of experience managing preconstruction projects in the construction market.
Proven experience in both private and public markets.
Strong knowledge and understanding of design development, estimating, and scheduling.
Strong estimating experience, especially with historical costs and conceptual estimating.
Working knowledge of construction drawings, costs, and principles.
Knowledge of WinEst, OST, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and P6.
Advanced user of MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
Ability to learn new drafting, modeling, estimating, and scheduling software quickly.
Leadership skills to foster collaboration and open dialogue across project teams.
Effective communication skills to convey scope and project understanding to internal teams, owners, and design teams.
Ability to coordinate and complete preconstruction deliverables, estimates, constructability reviews, schedules, and procurement activities.

Responsibilities

Lead project preconstruction, including estimating, scheduling, constructability analysis, value engineering, VDC coordination, procurement, and transition to construction.
Work with the Project Sponsor, Construction Director, and project team to meet client expectations and identify required preconstruction services.
Coordinate estimators, schedulers, project managers, superintendents, MEP managers, VDC staff, LEED-accredited professionals, and other subject matter experts.
Represent Webcor at project meetings with owners, consultants, and the design team; communicate decisions, deliverables, and action items.
Review conceptual and programmatic design documents and identify the nature and scope of work needed to prepare conceptual budgets.
Support business development and project pursuits with technical expertise, while maintaining customer relationships.
Support subcontractor and material procurement, including solicitation and scoping of bids, review of Exhibit F for major scopes, and assistance with subcontracts and purchase orders.
Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and provide ongoing support to the project team after procurement.
Maintain and organize electronic and hard-copy project records, correspondence, drawings, and specifications for effective transfer to the construction team.
Lead and coordinate estimating efforts, including timely milestone estimates, cost and value management, and presentation of estimates and value-added alternatives.
Coordinate constructability reviews with the Project Manager and Superintendent, and present review findings to the owner and design team.
Coordinate development and maintenance of detailed preconstruction and schematic construction schedules; track milestones and team deliverables.
Review estimates, schedules, and constructability reviews for accuracy and sufficiency.
Review RFP qualifications, fees, general conditions, insurance, bonds, scope references, and prime contract requirements to ensure preconstruction deliverables comply.
Set up projects in Webcor’s system, prepare and submit preconstruction pay applications, and prepare monthly job cost statements.
Participate in design meetings and involve internal subject matter experts to provide feedback on cost, schedule, quality, and constructability.
Lead value engineering with the design team to identify high-quality systems, materials, and equipment at the lowest cost.
Identify direct long-lead items during design and develop procurement strategies for them.
Lead the transition from preconstruction to construction by transferring relevant contract terms, estimates, schedules, value management, and bid and subcontract information; continue supporting the effort through buyout and subcontract review before execution.
Temporarily relocate to the jobsite office as required.