Preconstruction Director

We are seeking a talented and energetic Director of Preconstruction to join our design group at Jobot. This individual will be responsible for leading our preconstruction efforts, ensuring that our projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Monitor and manage budgets, bids, and GMPs to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Evaluate risk on projects and develop pricing strategies to ensure costs are covered and the project can be profitable.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to support the company's goals.
• Coordinate preparations of bids and GMPs with operations and ensure proper operational input.
• Work with MEP & BIM Services to develop procedures and standards for these service teams.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates to support preconstruction activities and clients.
• Maintain and adjust to Owner's budget as required to maintain project budget.
• Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identify cause, advise client for client decision.
• Keep client fully informed of preconstruction progress on the project and of any significant technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs.
• Identify and promote solution to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect client and architect relations.
• Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts to serve our clients.
• Prepare and or oversee the preparation of all materials presented to the owner, architect or engineer on a project.
• Lead and perform constructability reviews of all projects where designated the preconstruction manager.
• Ensure that the turnover of a project from preconstruction and estimating to operations is done properly with appropriate hand off meetings and all information is transferred to the operations team.
• Initiate billing process, review and approve all invoices prior to submittal to client Participate in presentation with potential clients, as required, and assist in the review and approval of contracts before signing.
• Finalize GMP price with client that meets the client's needs and provides the maximum profitability within the established contract terms and conditions.
• Assist in the negotiation of owner contracts.
• Assist and lead purchasing of subcontractors and suppliers or determine on a project-by-project basis.
• You will be a key member of new work acquisition efforts, including the preparation of proposals and presentations.
• Work with the leader of Business Development and the team to strategically review, plan, develop and implement a business plan to advance and improve services.
• Maintain relationship with clients into construction, past clients, and other entities in the process such as architects, engineers, civil engineers, owner's reps
• Attend meetings with potential clients and develop relationships that will potentially lead to additional work for the company.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the Construction Industry
• Professional licenses and registrations a plus.
• Experience with technology, such as estimating, scheduling, project management.
• High level of communication skills to be able to lead meetings and presentations in a way that builds confidence, trust, and success with clients.