Summary

As Preconstruction Director, you will be the driving force of a leadership team dedicated to providing world class service to our clients by leading, directing, and coordinating the day to day management of project development team(s). You will be a champion of the project goals and objectives to the entire team. The Preconstruction Director will create a preconstruction plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the client’s goals. The Preconstruction Director will communicate with the broader project team and stakeholders, manage risk and monitor progress against the plan.  Successful candidates will demonstrate their passion for and dedication to getting the job done.

Responsibilities

Lead all activities related to client engagement, contract administration, budget, schedule, procurement,  and design management

Overall financial responsibility from project start to contract execution

Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved

Facilitate preconstruction meetings to successfully coordinate design, budget, and schedule activities

Lead, train and develop team members

Prepare and submit monthly status updates for all preconstruction activities 

Lead subcontractor engagement strategy throughout all stages of preconstruction

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering and design firms

Establish deadlines and monitor the progress

Develop and lead the strategy to achieve minority participation requirements

Lead the acquisition of new work by developing and maintaining client, trade partner, and design relationships 

Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity

Basic Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience

10+ years of estimating, cost control, and construction experience required; working for a general contractor on large scale construction projects is highly preferred. 

6+ years leading, developing and motivating teams

Must be detail-oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills

Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating

Understand the nuances of varied project delivery methods to include Lump Sum Hard Bid, Progressive GMP, Target-Value Design, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build

Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market

Ability to make timely and effective decisions

Experience managing preconstruction efforts successfully from start to finish

Skilled at developing and negotiating relationships with owners, designers, and trade contractors

Strong work ethic, leadership and the ability to work in a fast paced environment

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Preferred Qualifications

DBIA and LEED Accreditation

Field experience highly desired

Experience with Beck Destini, Assemble, and REVIT is a plus