Key Responsibilities:
Preconstruction Team Operations
- Manage and mentor the preconstruction team, including estimators, coordinators, and support staff, to ensure high performance and professional development.
- Establish and maintain preconstruction processes, tools, and standards to drive consistency and accuracy across all projects.
- Facilitate internal collaboration between estimating, scheduling, and design review functions to ensure cohesive project planning.
Coordination with Business Development
- Partner with business development and executive leadership to evaluate new project opportunities and support proposal development.
- Participate in client presentations, interviews, and strategy sessions to communicate preconstruction capabilities and value.
- Provide early-stage feasibility analysis, budgeting, and scheduling input for pursuits and negotiated work.
Stakeholder Liaison
- Serve as the primary preconstruction contact and issue escalation point for clients, providing clear communication and guidance throughout the planning process.
- Build trust and long-term relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners through transparency and responsiveness.
Subcontractor and Trade Partner Relations
- Cultivate and maintain strong subcontractor relationships for both pricing and work execution.
- Maintain accurate pricing information, stay informed on code changes, and embrace new technologies for company and individual growth.
Project Ownership and Management
- Assume responsibility for all projects entering preconstruction, overseeing the quality, accuracy, and completeness of work across all trades.
- Ensure estimates are reliable and accurate to secure work and project viability for stakeholders.
Risk Management and Strategic Planning
- Identify and assess project risks during preconstruction and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support the development of project execution plans, logistics strategies, and procurement schedules.
- Ensure all preconstruction deliverables meet internal quality standards and client expectations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in commercial general construction estimating working with preconstruction teams.
- Senior estimating experience may be considered if aligned with project and contractor type.
- Strong knowledge of preconstruction processes, scope development, cost estimating, construction methods, materials, and regulations.
- Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam and Scheduling Software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- LEED, CPE, DBIA or other relevant certifications are advantageous.
Reports To:
Director of Operations / Chief Operations Officer
Expectations:
- Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment
- Meet deadlines and positively contribute to team goals while upholding company values.
- Take ownership of tasks and consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Deliver accurate, complete, and well-documented estimates.
- Maintain high standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Proactively seek opportunities for growth and career development.