Director of Preconstruction

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Job description

The Director of Preconstruction will be responsible for leading the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects, ensuring that all aspects of the project are meticulously planned and executed. This role involves collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to develop project estimates, schedules, and logistical plans that meet both budgetary and time line goals.

Client Details

Our client is a well established General Contractor with over 40 years of experience in Commercial and Residential Construction projects.

Description

• Management of all project stakeholders (owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors) from concept design through construction documents.
• Develop risk assessments based on project specific information.
• Develop conceptual estimates utilizing market data.
• Perform value engineering tasks.
• Perform constructability reviews, generate RFIs and qualifications.
• Assist in contract reviews.
• Assist in schedule development.
• Maintain an understanding of construction costs based on the local market.
• Participate in gathering of data to support market condition research, inclusive of, but not limited to construction economic, trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.
• Organize cost data into department's historical database.
• Develop scopes of work for all project related trades.
• Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.
• Assist in Business Development & Procurement
• Oversee and manage Estimating for Multiple Estimating Teams.
• Implement new programs and processes successfully.
• Review/Participate in Capital Project Bids.
• Establish Bid Strategy with Lead Estimators.
• Manage new and current Subcontractor relations.
• Establish and Participate in Project Buy Out.
• Assist on quarterly revenue projections.

Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineer, Architecture or other technical degree (Preferred)
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience estimating construction projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million.
• Must have the ability to lead a negotiated project.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications, scope narratives and geotechnical reports.
• Computer skills required - Planswift or other digital quantity takeoff tool, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of South Florida market preferred, must be familiar with Florida market.
• Relevant experience in the new construction of office, hotel, health care, multi-unit residential, higher education and retail buildings is preferred, but not required.

Job Offer

• Base Salary
• Bonus Structure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Vehicle Allowance
• PTO

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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