Director of Preconstruction

New Yesterday

The Director, Preconstruction is responsible for all aspects of preconstruction services including estimates, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor solicitation, detailed planning, client relations & communication. The Director, 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
If you are looking for a company where your work will have a direct impact and you can build a long term career, please email me at: evie.rahiergogpac 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.
Location:
Los Angeles