Preconstruction Director - DC location

Preconstruction Director - Virginia

We are on the search for top-notch Preconstruction professionals--either wanting to elevate to the next level in their career or seasoned Precon Directors looking for new adventures. Our client is a nationally recognized GC hailed a "Best Places to Work" by major news publications. This GC's culture fosters empowerment, innovation and “thinking great” for their continual growth and success. This client takes on large commercial, healthcare, institutional, and education projects in addition to other niche endeavors. Interested in joining their team? See if you qualify below, and then apply!

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of World-Class preconstruction to our clients through daily management, supervision, and coordination with internal and external teams.
• Lead preconstruction through direct stake-holder interface, as well as oversee other projects led by Precon Managers and/or Project Executives.
• Develop project specific strategies to ensure highest quality deliverables and building of backlog.
• Compile relevant data from market and comparison studies to validate or adjust estimates.
• Analyze estimates to ensure alignment with market conditions.
• Identify project risks and ensure clear communication to stakeholders along with mitigation plans.
• Analyze reports to confirm financial health of projects, ensure deliverables are being met, and evaluate workload of staff.
• Develop and share best practices across projects/teams.
• Ensure work product meets company and client standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve process, the preconstruction experience, and lead change through annual operations initiatives.
• Develop preconstruction budget and track services rendered vs proposed and communicate as needed.
• Assist with winning new work through proposals, client interviews, and select pro-bono services
• Position to be part of Preconstruction team and reports to the Vice President of Preconstruction.
• Day-to-day close working relationship with Vice President of Preconstruction, Preconstruction Directors/Managers, Project Executives and Regional Directors

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in precon, construction estimating, and project management, or equivalent combination of experience required
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices required
• Proficient in project management software strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products, including Microsoft excel strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Sage Estimating, On-Screen Take-off, and scheduling software desired but not required