Director of Pre-Construction

3 weeks ago


Olive Branch, United States Michael Hatcher & Associates, Inc. Full time
As Director of Pre-Construction, you are responsible for estimating and project management for our landscape construction customers. This may involve design work, bidding/estimating, partnering with sales and our in-house service teams, managing subcontractor relationships, and ultimately delivering the solution we have promised our customer. 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day operations of assistant project managers and estimators.
  • Work with the development and growth of the construction and enhancement sales teams to meet and exceed company goals.
  • Manage estimating workflow and pipeline to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines.
  • Review RFP’s, plans, addendums, and specs to determine the scope of work and the most effective production methods.
  • Assist customers and ops team with technical information and pricing before and during construction.
  • Develop relationships with key GC and developer decision-makers within the company’s regions.
  • Obtain qualified subcontractor quotes for each scope of work and review scope and final bids with each sub.
  • Solicit written quotes for materials, plant materials, and any other items needed to complete the total direct cost estimate for the job.
  • Travel to job sites to observe current conditions, job progress and attend required meetings.
  • Complete plan take-off and enter all estimate data in estimating software.
  • Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accounts.
  • Assign, recommend, and/or propose gross profit margins based on current pricing guidelines.
  • Responsible for approving all assistant project managers work.
  • Prepare bid summaries for each estimate and review them with Sales management as part of the Sales hand-off.
  • Complete a thorough pre-construction hand-off of the job packet with the operation team as part of the Start clean/Finish clean Process.
  • Participate in all WIP and job cost review meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction management, Horticulture, Business or any other applicable major is strongly desired.
  • Extensive understanding of landscape installation and construction methods.
  • Basic knowledge of plant materials and best horticultural practices.
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with prospects, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and team members.
  • Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and estimating software like Pro-Est, Dynascape, and Aspire.
  • Basic understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting.

Minimum Experience Required:
  • 3+ years of leadership/Management experience.
  • 3+ years of estimating/project management or landscape design experience.

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Positive “Can-Do” attitude.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and team mentality.
  • Ability and desire to add value at every opportunity.
  • Ability to provide a hands-on approach to task management.
  • Ability to drive the company vehicle in a safe and competent manner, following company safety policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations for the operating of such vehicle.
  • Practice company safety behaviors at all times.


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