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Stellar

Director of Preconstruction

Stellar, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Job Summary : The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for overseeing all preconstruction activities, ensuring the successful planning and execution of projects before they break ground. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and project plans. The Director will lead the preconstruction team, manage risk assessments, and ensure compliance with all owner program requirements. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills, adept at balancing multiple priorities and driving projects to successful completion.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Oversee all preconstruction activities

Ensure successful planning and execution of projects before they break ground

Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors

Develop accurate budgets, schedules, and project plans

Lead the preconstruction team to meet deliverable dates and owner requirements

Work alongside business unit leader to identify and mitigate projects risks

Ensure project plan is compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Participate in proposals and project pursuits. Support the development and delivery of both written and oral presentations for new project acquisitions.

Manage preconstruction team workload, deploying resources as needed to support project or pursuit requirements.

Compile project estimates that accurately reflect project execution plans developed alongside project managers and superintendents.

Manage a preconstruction database inclusive of historical cost data and market trends / conditions. Assess past estimates for overall conformity and accuracy.

Lead efforts to develop value management opportunities for clients during design development.

Participate in the development of Guaranteed Maximum Price deliverables.

Maintain estimating software.

Balance multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Abilities :

Strong leadership and team management skills

Extensive knowledge of construction costs as well as preconstruction processes and procedures

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Proficiency in project management software

Ability to analyze and interpret construction plans and specifications

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work

Capability to manage budgets and financial planning

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or a related field

Proven track record in managing preconstruction phases of large-scale projects

Strong understanding of construction methods and technologies

Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction or a similar role

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency with preconstruction software and tools

Strong ability to deliver presentations and communicate information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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