Preconstruction Director

2 weeks ago

Apache Junction, United States W.W. Clyde Full time

Overview:

Director of Preconstruction

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Job Summary: Plan, coordinate, and supervise company estimating program, providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Visualize, fulfill, and implement the vision and core values within the Organization.
  • Oversee efforts to search for new work opportunities.
  • Work with Area Managers to evaluate backlog and needs for work within the areas and division.
  • Work with Area Managers to evaluate bid opportunities when deciding which jobs to pursue.
  • Attends bid reviews.
  • Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
  • Support estimating staff to have the required information available and prepared for bid reviews.
  • Support estimating teams in following WWCs estimating procedures for consistency in estimates.
  • Maintain Division Library estimate.
  • Lead the estimating meetings.
  • Communicate and help Area Teams understand area and company G&A costs and how these cost inform markup on a bids
  • Schedules review meeting for project overview, risk assessment, market opportunities, and final markup.
  • Lead effort to see that each estimator has development opportunities with a defined training plan that meets the individuals needs
  • Ensure that project staff keeps bidding and win/loss information current in Cosential
  • Provide oversite on estimate closeout.
  • Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, etc.
  • Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
  • Attend area financial meetings and provide support on improving job costs.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
  • A minium of 10 years' experience in heavy civil or similar construction with at least 5 years in estimating/ preconstruction
  • Capability to complete large CM/GC, CMaR, and Design Build projects and large, complex competitive bid projects.

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Individual Development (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Must possess advanced knowledge of various disciplines, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.
  • Knowledge of construction design, methods and finance.
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Skilled in assuming responsibility and reaching deadlines.
  • Familiarity / Proficiency with the following software or internet based programs: HCSS Heavy Bid, Trimble Business Center, BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Primavera P6, Building Connected, and Viewpoint.

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