Overview:

The role of the Director, Preconstruction is to prepare and oversee the preparation of estimates from conceptual through GMP/contract phase for all Focus projects. This position oversees & provides complete construction estimates by identifying project scope of work, soliciting/collecting cost information from trade partners, analyzing information, and summarizing costs. Director, Preconstruction is responsible for identifying and managing the necessary resources, both internal & external, required to complete an estimate. Reviews work of all estimate team members for accuracy & completeness. Analyzes risk within each estimate. Summarizes all estimates and associated risks for final review by of EVP, Construction.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages personnel estimating and operations to execute preconstruction deliverables.
• Maintain relationships and effectively communicate effectively with current and future customers to identify potential projects. 
• Document and update project pursuit status and communicate via customer relationship management (CRM) software. 
• Identifies, bids, and awards early design-build contractors or other contracts required for early procurement. 
• Participates in design development meetings with Architect, Consultants, and Owner and advises on cost options.
• Coordinates with design team & ownership to identify design, bid package, & estimating schedule to achieve desired construction start.
• Assemblies & executes preconstruction agreements with customers.
• Effectively determines bid strategies required for the company to be successful, as well as plans, coordinates, and supervises company's estimates.
• Works with project management team to identify construction schedule & logistics. Incorporates information into construction estimate.
• Reviews all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
• Analyzes risk & reviews with SVP, Construction prior to formal quotation. 
• Identifies value engineering to provide construction cost savings.
• Provides presentation materials and attends client estimate presentations. 
• Organizes & conducts project turnover meetings with project management team to review construction estimate & unique requirements. 
• Assembles or aids in assembling contract exhibits pertaining to construction estimate.
• Provides technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required.
• Identifies & produces required documentation to present and support construction estimate; including coordination with marketing to provide professional proposal.
• Uses take-off and estimating software.
• Provides training to construction team.
• Gather details and maintain current market data, including unit costs, material cost, labor cost trends, to accurately estimate construction costs.
• Research alternate systems & products to provide cost savings solutions on current and future projects.
• Maintains contacts within trade partner community to ensure bid participation & to stay current with market.
• Familiarity with and the ability to stay current regarding changing regulatory requirements.
• Manages preconstruction staff including reviews, PTO requests, etc.
• Identifies estimating technology & software needs to streamline processes. 
• Performs additional assignments as requested.

• 4-year degree in Construction Management or Architectural Studies 
• 15+ years’ experience in industry 
• Experience estimating multi-family construction required. 
• A strong interest in multi-family and/or commercial construction. 
• Experience with LEED and Sustainable Construction methods preferred.
• Fully understand the design-build process and experience working with design teams during preconstruction process. 
• Ability to take directions from and work independently to achieve objectives. 
• Excellent organizational and decision making/problem solving skills essential.
• Ability to recognize and recommend alternative designs/scopes.
• Estimate quantities and obtain quotes from subcontractors.
• Ability to effectively manage staff & other resources.
• Self-motivated.
• Solid written and communication skills and documentation skills.