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AWS/CES is seeking a Director of Preconstruction in the Braselton, GA, area.

Pay: up to $130k/y

Location: Braselton, GA

Direct Hire position

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior/Chief estimator with pre-construction experience to manage the workload and development of our preconstruction and estimating staff. This role is crucial in overseeing various ground-up and renovation projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the effective execution of preconstruction tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an extensive pipeline of diverse, ground-up, and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, and personnel on construction projects throughout the many phases of project development and execution.
• Manage the efforts of the Preconstruction/Estimating staff as it prepares detailed estimates.
• Manage workloads and schedules of self and subordinates to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the preconstruction phase and/or bidding period.
• Assemble General Conditions in collaboration with the operations team.
• Develop and maintain a cost history database to be used in developing budgets and estimates throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Stay updated on industry trends with respect to estimating methods and technology, construction methods and materials, construction costs, wages and related costs, productivity rates, and working rules.
• Collaborate with project and operations teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, project delivery, and other progressive practices.
• Foster and enhance relationships with owners and architects.
• Develop and ensure adherence to estimating policies and procedures, as well as other corporate policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings with owners, architects, personnel, subcontractors, and others in pursuit and execution of work.
• Hire and actively develop preconstruction and estimating staff. Facilitate comprehensive training and development of staff for successful careers in the industry.
• Maintain professionalism at all times, including interactions with supervisors, peers, and external contacts such as owners, owner’s representatives, architects, and subcontractors.

Qualification Requirements:

• Strong work ethic and dedication
• Passionate about construction, process improvement, and employee development
• Thorough in all aspects of the position and in management of staff
• Ability to coordinate or manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Works well in a team environment

Education and Experience:

• Educational background in fields such as Preconstruction, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Construction, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural), or other related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in management-level positions in Commercial Construction.
• Experience working with Commercial Construction (retail, commercial office, healthcare, life science, food and beverage, commercial interiors, and ground-up construction).
• Skills in cost estimating and estimate analysis (conceptual, schematic, design, and construction), RFP/Q preparation and analysis, scheduling, knowledge of various construction methods and installation procedures, purchasing, contract negotiations, presentations, and personnel management.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft environment (Excel, Word, Outlook) and estimating software platforms.
• Experience in Lumpsum, Cost Plus, GMP, and CMAR contracting models.

If you are interested, please send your resume to anam@canadianexecutivesearch.com

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