We are seeking a Preconstruction Director to join our office in Charlotte, NC.

Our client:

It is where forethought meets follow-through. It is where clients with the most colossal and complicated efforts find their ideal partner. Our ability to manage projects of this scope with accurate pricing and exceptional craftsmanship inspires client confidence. It is not by coincidence that more than 75 percent of our business is from repeat customers.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

In a rare opportunity we are seeking a strong leader for the Preconstruction Director opportunity that will report to the Vice President of Preconstruction.

You will manage a team of 12 direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Be strategic when developing the pursuit plan aligning team members with the strategy while executing the plan
• Lead the estimating and preconstruction team in the pursuit and winning of new work with client satisfaction
• Bring solutions to project challenges
• Provide advice, guidance, direction, training, and motivation to the team for their professional growth
• Lead the estimating process and preconstruction team by managing the estimating teams’ chronological assigned tasks
• Perform conceptual estimates to GMPs utilizing inhouse benchmarking and strategic trade partner engagement
• Establish, maintain, and grow professional relationships using open communication with clients, owners and subcontractors
• Review, approve, and participate in client presentation proposals
• Demonstrate knowledge of commercial construction projects including, but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality and/or hotel construction, federal and public projects, parking garages, higher education, aviation, and gaming projects as an example of project types
• Instill trust and confidence with owners, design teams, and subcontractors
• Assure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Be current with industry trends, costs, and labor and material supply

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or similar
• 10 or more years of relevant estimating, project management and / or construction experience
• Experience in effectively negotiating and writing contract term with owners and clients in close collaboration with the EVP
• Possess thorough understanding of principles of critical path scheduling
• Utilizes excellent written and oral communications and team skills in a multi-tasking/deadline driven environment
• Experience in projects exceeding $100M in value
• Experience in estimating software tools On-Center, Insite, and Timberline or similar tools
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Office Systems Suite particularly Excel, Word, Outlook
• General knowledge, aptitude, and willingness to learn for other company software