Preconstruction Director

Overview

Director of Preconstruction

Job Summary: Plan, coordinate, and supervise company estimating program, providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the vision and core values within the Organization.

• Oversee efforts to search for new work opportunities.

• Work with Area Managers to evaluate backlog and needs for work within the areas and division.

• Work with Area Managers to evaluate bid opportunities when deciding which jobs to pursue.

• Attends bid reviews.

• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.

• Support estimating staff to have the required information available and prepared for bid reviews.

• Support estimating teams in following WWC's estimating procedures for consistency in estimates.

• Maintain Division Library estimate.

• Lead the estimating meetings.

• Communicate and help Area Teams understand area and company G&A costs and how these cost inform markup on a bids

• Schedules review meeting for project overview, risk assessment, market opportunities, and final markup.

• Lead effort to see that each estimator has development opportunities with a defined training plan that meets the individuals needs

• Ensure that project staff keeps bidding and win/loss information current in Cosential

• Provide oversite on estimate closeout.

• Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, etc.

• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.

• Attend area financial meetings and provide support on improving job costs.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

• A minium of 10 years' experience in heavy civil or similar construction with at least 5 years in estimating/ preconstruction

• Capability to complete large CM/GC, CMaR, and Design Build projects and large, complex competitive bid projects.

Individual Development (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must possess advanced knowledge of various disciplines, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.

• Knowledge of construction design, methods and finance.

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Skilled in assuming responsibility and reaching deadlines.

• Familiarity / Proficiency with the following software or internet based programs: HCSS Heavy Bid, Trimble Business Center, BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Primavera P6, Building Connected, and Viewpoint.