Director of Pre-Construction

Overview:

This person will be one of the most crucial Players in this office Team for bidding and acquiring new business for this company. They are a very established and reputable General Contractor in the Southeast - and they are growing in Memphis!

They are starting conversations with experienced Senior Estimators who are qualified for Director of Preconstruction in the commercial design-build construction niche.

This role will be essential in working with Estimating & Project Management staff to budget & bid for prospective projects while also collaborating with Executives for reviewing their new clientele projects. 

 Qualifications:

·       B.S. Degree – Construction Management, Construction Engineering/Science, Civil Engineering Degree or 10+ years applicable commercial construction experience. 

·       Proven track record of success working internally with Business Development, Field Operations, Project Management, and Estimating teams and externally with Owners, Architects/Engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

·       Experience negotiating and finalizing contracts for all phases of construction and contract types.

·       5+ years direct experience with design-build preconstruction & contracts preferred.

Meet these Qualifications:

• 10 years or more of Working through commercial CD & DD plans/estimates and budget presentations for clients.
• 10+ years of Experience estimating ground up commercial large projects as a GC
• Ability to lead a team & mentor/coach junior staff
• Proven experience of winning large projects and good construction relationships around Memphis.

Detailed Overview:

·       The position also interacts and cultivates relationships with owners and architects to help ensure all projects are developed and executed with a “team” approach. 

·        The Director of Pre-Construction leads through influence, bringing all departments together to maximize win rate of projects and ensure projects are set-up for success before being turned over to construction operations. 

·       Continuously track and look for opportunities to increase Pre-Construction contract opportunities.

·       Develop methodologies and strategies to maximize win rate of projects (convert pre-construction contracts to wins)

·       Develop/assemble general conditions estimates for review by Estimating, General Manager, and/or Senior Project Manager

·       Review and negotiate all contracts.

·       Serve as primary point of contact / Project Manager for design-build projects through the completion of pre-construction process.

·       Collaborate with Business Development in the preparation of proposals and presentations.

·       Consult with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.

·       Experience with Sage 100 preferred.

·       Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, ProCore, and/or other construction Estimating software programs preferred.