Project Director, Preconstruction

Webcor•San Diego, CA

2d•$215,000 - $245,000

About The Position

The Project Director, Preconstruction leads Webcor’s preconstruction effort for 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 collaborates with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, suppliers, and internal project teams to deliver preconstruction services and meet client expectations. It also supports business development and project pursuits, maintains customer and subcontractor relationships, contributes knowledge of regional commodity markets, and coordinates with managers to ensure the resources needed for preconstruction are committed. The director leads and coordinates the preconstruction team and its deliverables, communicates project decisions and action items, reviews design documents to define project scope, and presents estimates, value alternatives, constructability findings, and schedules to owners and design teams. The role supports contract compliance, project setup, pay applications and monthly job cost statements, procurement planning and review, and the transfer of project information to the construction team. Temporary relocation to the jobsite office may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
15 or more years of 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.
Solid 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.
Working knowledge of construction drawings, costs, and principles.
Strong estimating experience, especially with historical costs and conceptual estimating.
Leadership and communication skills to foster team collaboration, coordinate deliverables, communicate scope, and present project findings and estimates.
Ability to review estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, project requirements, and prime contract terms.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project Sponsor, Construction Director, and project team to meet client expectations.
Identify and provide the preconstruction services required by the customer and project.
Coordinate estimators, schedulers, project managers, superintendents, MEP managers, VDC staff, and LEED-accredited professionals during preconstruction.
Represent Webcor at project meetings with owners, consultants, and the design team; communicate project decisions, deliverables, and action items to the team.
Review conceptual and programmatic design documents and identify the nature and scope of work needed to prepare conceptual budgets.
Support Business Development by maintaining customer relationships and providing technical expertise during leads, prospects, and project pursuits.
Support subcontractor and material procurement, including solicitation and scoping of bids or preparation of subcontracts as needed, and review Exhibit F for major scopes of work.
Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and remain available as a resource to the project team after procurement.
Maintain and organize electronic and hard-copy project records and documentation for effective transfer to the construction team.
Lead the preconstruction phase and foster open dialogue and collaboration among project stakeholders and team members.
Coordinate and complete preconstruction deliverables, and communicate the scope and nature of the work to internal teams, owners, and the design team.
Coordinate estimating and cost and value management during design; direct milestone estimating and enlist subcontractors to test and confirm in-house pricing as needed.
Present estimates and value-added alternatives to owners and design teams in an agreed format.
Coordinate constructability reviews with the Project Manager and Superintendent, review their findings, and present them to the owner and design team verbally and in writing.
Coordinate development and maintenance of detailed preconstruction and schematic construction schedules with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Scheduler; track milestones and team deliverables.
Examine estimates, schedules, and constructability reviews for accuracy and sufficiency.
Coordinate review of RFP qualifications, fees and general conditions, insurance, bonds, and scope references; review the prime contract to ensure preconstruction deliverables comply with its requirements.
Set up projects in Webcor’s system, prepare and submit pay applications during preconstruction, and prepare monthly job cost statements.
Participate in design meetings with owners and architects and involve internal subject matter experts to provide feedback on cost, schedule, quality, and constructability.
Coordinate development and presentation of conceptual and detailed estimates to owners and architects.
Lead value engineering with the design team and solicit internal and external input to identify systems, materials, and equipment that meet customer needs at the lowest cost.
Coordinate subcontractor and supplier involvement during preconstruction and identify direct long-lead items and procurement strategies.
Support subcontractor and material procurement, assist with and review subcontracts and purchase orders, and lead the transition of project information to the construction team through buyout, including review of subcontracts before execution.
Temporarily relocate to the jobsite office as required.