Director of Preconstruction

A bit about us:
Our client is the prime manufacturer and builder in the Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) system. We manufacture huge building chunks that can be transported and assembled on-site into complex buildings quickly.
Why join us?
Position: Director or Senior Manager, Estimating and Preconstruction
o Salary: $150k to $220k (depending on experience) + bonus + full benefits
o Qualifications:
• Must be based in Birmingham, AL (relocation available)
• Experience in EPC is a big plus.
• Must have extensive experience in preconstruction.
Job Details
We are both service and product, and our staff includes cross-trained specialists in architecture, engineering, industrial design, programming, technology, digital fabrication, manufacturing, and construction. Rather than trying to keep up with the pack, we are leading the pack.

• Drive competitive results for estimating endeavors
• Assign estimating requirements to support staff for each project, based on schedule and needs.
• Coordinate technical proposal requirements with business development/marketing departments.
• Develop initial project schedules and work plans
• Develop program and project risk analysis and clearly communicate risks to Leadership
• Build positive relationships and alliances with vendor and subcontractor community.
• Develop detailed basis of estimates for the qualifications and assumptions of the estimate
• Work with Self-perform Perform detailed quantity-takeoff, labor estimates, and work plans for self-perform scopes of work (carpentry and concrete).
• Maintain & update on databases used for conceptual and detailed estimates, including Bill of Materials
• Provide value analysis of plans & specifications including coordination, completeness, & clarity.
• Communication and coordination with Design, Manufacturing, and Construction teams.
• Assist program teams in change management estimating
• Responsible for documenting and communicating lessons learned into continuous improvement processes.
• Regularly monitor success, efficiency and accuracy of the department's budgets, bids and GMP's. Review and implement strategies to sustain efficiencies and accuracy of department work.
• Evaluate risk on projects when department is preparing bids or GMPs and ensure pricing is developed in a way to ensure costs are covered and the project can be profitable.
• Develop, review, and implement pricing strategies with the input of business development, operations and the department that support the overall company's goals.
• Coordinate preparations of bids and GMPs with operations and ensure that proper operational input is provided with general conditions, logistics and planning of the projects.
• Work with MEP & BIM Services to assist with the development of procedures and standards and implementation for these service teams.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates to support preconstruction activities and clients.
• Maintain and adjust to Owner's budget as required to maintain project budget.
• Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identify cause, advise client for client decision.
• Keep client fully informed of preconstruction progress on the project and of any significant technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs.
• Identify and promote solution to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect client and architect relations.
• Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts to serve our clients including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client.
• Prepare and or oversee the preparation of all materials presented to the owner, architect or engineer on a project.
• Lead and perform constructability reviews of all projects where designated the preconstruction manager.
• Ensure that the turnover of a project from preconstruction and estimating to operations is done properly with appropriate hand off meetings and all information is transferred to the operations team.
• Initiate billing process, review and approve all invoices prior to submittal to client Participate in presentation with potential clients, as required, and assist in the review and approval of contracts before signing.
• Finalize GMP price with client that meets the client's needs and provides the maximum profitability within the established contract terms and conditions.
• Assist in the negotiation of owner contracts.
• Assist and lead purchasing of subcontractors and suppliers or determine on a project-by-project basis.
• You will be a key member of new work acquisition efforts, including the preparation of proposals and presentations.
• Work with the leader of Business Development and the team to strategically review, plan, develop and implement a business plan to advance and improve services.
• Maintain relationship with clients into construction, past clients, and other entities in the process such as architects, engineers, civil engineers, owner's reps
• Attend meetings with potential clients and develop relationships that will potentially lead to additional work for the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the Construction Industry
• Professional licenses and registrations a plus.
• Experience with technology, such as estimating, scheduling, project management.
• High level of communication skills to be able to lead meetings and presentations in a way that builds confidence, trust, and success with clients.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.