Director of Preconstruction

Job Description
TheDirector, Preconstructionis responsible for all aspects of preconstruction services including estimates, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor solicitation, detailed planning, client relations & communication. TheDirector, Preconstruction ensures that the preconstruction standard operating procedures of the company are being followed; appropriate resources are being allocated from each department, and responsible to achieve the guided objectives for each project in accordance with company standards. A strong understanding of technical construction and estimating in healthcare and life sciences sectors is preferred.
Responsibilities
Ensure preconstruction services are being delivered in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the Company
Ensure that preconstruction and estimating costs are invoiced and collected
Project Acquisition:
Assist the project team in developing responses to RFP's which require estimates and preconstruction services proposals
Prepare and participate in client interviews and proposal presentations
Form/maintain relationships with clients, architectural and engineering firms and subcontractors to help acquire new leads
Training:
Participate in the training process as a Subject Matter Expert
Mentor and train estimators and operations personnel in the processes of estimating and preconstruction.
Preconstruction Services:
During the preconstruction phase, take responsibility to implement Preconstruction SOPs, and general management processes including but not limited to:
Develop team approach with Clients (Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc.)
Prepare and maintain Project Directory of project stakeholders
Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase
Conduct Preconstruction Progress Meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes
Prepare Preconstruction Status Reports for Owner/Architect
Scheduling:
Assist General Superintendents and Scheduling Department with preparation of preliminary project schedule
Prepare Preconstruction Schedule (design activities, estimate activities, estimate review activities, GMP preparation/review/approval activities, permitting activities, etc.) with assistance from Scheduling Department
Prepare preliminary Material Procurement Log (indicating long lead items, shop drawings preparation durations, etc.) indicating early design phase document awards as necessary
Establish design deliverable schedule
Prepare GMP exhibits relating to scheduling
Construction Planning:
Assist in the preparation of Logistics/Construction Sequencing Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre-Planning with Safety Manager and General Superintendent
Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
Assist in preparation of Temporary Waterproofing Plan with General Superintendent
Prepare GMP exhibits relating to Construction planning
Managing Preconstruction Budget/Costs:
Prepare/negotiate preconstruction agreements
Transition to Construction Team:
Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the estimating/preconstruction team
Hold follow-up meetings with project operations team to gather feedback as to what was done right and what was done wrong during preconstruction (i.e., Estimating/Preconstruction Lessons Learned)
Ensure the profitability plan is communicated at the Turnover Meeting.
Estimating:
Fully responsible for producing all estimates required for project assignments
Prepare all General Conditions estimates and staffing schedules
Prepare Cost Category matrix and qualification & assumptions
Responsible for preparation of GMP proposal document
Responsible to implement all Estimating SOPs, (see attached list of SOPs) in the preparation of all estimates
Attend department meeting as required and report on assignments
Attend training classes as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline with a minimum of 15 years of general contracting preconstruction experience spread between project management and estimating roles or equivalent preconstruction training.
Leading preconstruction management role on at least one project over 200,000 sqft or $300M
Ability to develop responsible cost models from conceptual designs and articulate to stakeholders
Understanding of current market pricing in active healthcare and life sciences work sectors
Understanding of the major cost influences for different project types and conditions
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.