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Austingeneralcontracting

PreConstruction Director

Austingeneralcontracting, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Preconstruction Director – for a Union Commercial General Contractor in Las Vegas To succeed in this role, you must have a four-year degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering, or at least 15 years of

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union commercial construction experience, including a minimum of 8 years in preconstruction and estimating. Strong leadership expertise in preconstruction and estimating is essential, with experience managing projects ranging from $2M to $50M+. You will be expected to excel as follows: Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including estimating, value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, project pursuits, and sales acumen. Manage/facilitate in all project delivery methods and procurement strategies. Manage/facilitate the planning and design phases on select building projects that will ultimately bring value to our customer and maximize our profit. Communicate the value of preconstruction/design management services on project pursuits. Train and coach Estimating / Sales / Marketing staff. Maintain current accurate historical cost data and current market information. Host project post mortem reviews and implement best practices to mitigate repetitive issues. Create thorough and accurate lifecycle estimates – Conceptual, SD, DD and CD. Create thorough and accurate competitive bids. Develop contacts and quickly build relationships with potential clients. Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers. Consistently achieve customer satisfaction. Assess and promote professional development for team members. Implement, and hold team accountable to company goals and initiatives. Assume primary responsibility for ongoing formal and informal training and mentoring design management, estimating, document quality and procurement skills. Play a significant role in developing relationships with the Design and Development community and clients with an eye towards providing design/build level preconstruction services. Create and manage a comprehensive preconstruction schedule, design from a detailed estimate, optimize building systems, embrace enhanced design and deliver well-coordinated design documents. Accountable to review and validate project estimates created by the preconstruction team. Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources. Accountable to host descope review and validate project estimates created by the preconstruction team. Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources. Ensure full project scope coverage and utilization of qualified subcontractors and vendors. Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of types. Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs. Document project information in the company work breakdown structure for historical comparisons. Required attributes: Positive and effective communication abilities. Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing. Effectively prioritize and balance big picture and immediate responsibilities. Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others. Ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels. Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans. Thorough understanding of the design/build and integrated project delivery processes. Thorough understanding of value design and budget control during the planning and design phases. Thorough knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes. Strong personal presence; sales and presentation skills and interpersonal communication skills. Maintain balance of costs and aesthetic quality. Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating. Value company culture and mission. Lead by example. Strive to “do the right thing” in all situations. Maintain the highest professional standards at all times. Value and maintain internal and external relationships at all levels. Display good judgment and sound reasoning to reach effective decisions. Highly motivated and independent. Proven team player. Ethical and professional – setting a high standard for personal performance and behavior. Assertive and candid. Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably. All positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S and background checks. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Minimum 15 years commercial construction experience and 8 years in regional union commercial preconstruction/estimating role. Compensation: The base pay will vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Benefit offering may include: Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. Retirement and Savings Benefits. Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off (PTO). Long-term Disability. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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