Suffolk Construction
External Job Director, Preconstruction
Suffolk Construction, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Overview
As a national leader in the construction industry, Suffolk is redefining what it means to build. We challenge the status quo every day by gathering the people, innovations, and partnerships that can explore and go after new ways to do our jobs. Our focus on high‑performing teams and technology translates to groundbreaking solutions for all industry sectors and phases of building. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services alongside vertical service lines, an approach that is revolutionizing the industry and making a permanent mark on the world of business. Join us for a thrilling experience that will energize you, challenge you, and propel your career.
Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self‑perform construction services, technology start‑up investment and innovation research and development. We have $5.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Salt Lake City. We serve clients in every major industry sector, including health care, science and technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. We're ranked #23 on the Engineering News Record list of "Top 400 Contractors." And we're proud to be a certified 2024 "Great Place to Work."
The Director, Preconstruction is responsible for all aspects of preconstruction services including estimates, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor solicitation, detailed planning, client relations & communication. The Director, Preconstruction ensures that the preconstruction standard operating procedures of the company are being followed; appropriate resources are being allocated from each department, and responsible to achieve the guided objectives for each project in accordance with company standards. A strong understanding of technical construction and estimating in healthcare and life sciences sectors is preferred.
Responsibilities
Ensure preconstruction services are being delivered in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the Company
Ensure that preconstruction and estimating costs are invoiced and collected
Project Acquisition:
Assist the project team in developing responses to RFPs which require estimates and preconstruction services proposals
Prepare and participate in client interviews and proposal presentations
Form / maintain relationships with clients, architectural and engineering firms and subcontractors to help acquire new leads
Training:
Participate in the training process as a Subject Matter Expert
Mentor and train estimators and operations personnel in the processes of estimating and preconstruction
Preconstruction Services:
During the preconstruction phase, take responsibility to implement Preconstruction SOPs (See attached list of SOPs), and general management processes including but not limited to:
Develop team approach with Clients (Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc.)
Prepare and maintain Project Directory of project stakeholders
Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase
Conduct Preconstruction Progress Meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes
Prepare Preconstruction Status Reports for Owner / Architect
Scheduling:
Assist General Superintendents and Scheduling Department with preparation of preliminary project schedule
Prepare Preconstruction Schedule (design activities, estimate activities, estimate review activities, GMP preparation / review / approval activities, permitting activities, etc.) with assistance from Scheduling Department
Prepare preliminary Material Procurement Log (indicating long lead items, shop drawings preparation durations, etc.) indicating early design phase document awards as necessary
Establish design deliverable schedule
Prepare GMP exhibits relating to scheduling
Construction Planning:
Assist in the preparation of Logistics / Construction Sequencing Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre‑Planning with Safety Manager and General Superintendent
Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance / Quality Control Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
Assist in preparation of Temporary Waterproofing Plan with General Superintendent
Prepare GMP exhibits relating to Construction planning
Managing Preconstruction Budget / Costs:
Prepare / negotiate preconstruction agreements
Prepare preconstruction invoices / billings
Prepare / manage / control preconstruction budgets
Transition to Construction Team:
Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the estimating / preconstruction team
Hold follow‑up meetings with project operations team to gather feedback as to what was done right and what was done wrong during preconstruction (i.e., Estimating / Preconstruction Lessons Learned)
Ensure the profitability plan is communicated at the Turnover Meeting
Lessons Learned / Historical Database:
Create / maintain database of Lessons Learned during preconstruction of specific projects for use on later projects
Assist with the preparation of Budgeted versus Actual Cost Summary for historical record, for each project completed. Review initial estimate and compare to final number to determine a cost performance ratio.
Prepare process by which at the end of a project, the project team provides "Lessons Learned", Subcontractor Scorecards, and historical cost data (subcontractor / vendor and general conditions) for future use.
Review Owner Change Orders of projects for Lessons Learned
Estimating:
Fully responsible for producing all estimates required for project assignments
Prepare all General Conditions estimates and staffing schedules
Prepare Cost Category matrix and qualification & assumptions
Responsible for preparation of GMP proposal document
Responsible to implement all Estimating SOPs (see attached list of SOPs) in the preparation of all estimates
Attend department meeting as required and report on assignments
Attend training classes as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline with a minimum of 15 years of general contracting preconstruction experience spread between project management and estimating roles or equivalent preconstruction training.
Leading preconstruction management role on at least one project over 200,000 sqft or $300M
Ability to develop responsible cost models from conceptual designs and articulate to stakeholders
Understanding of current market pricing in active healthcare and life sciences work sectors
Understanding of the major cost influences for different project types and conditions
Client presentation and proposal skills
Understanding of standard GMP and LS AIA Contracts
Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
Our good faith estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is a base salary of $200,000 - $300,000 if based in the Los Angeles market. Individual pay decisions will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. This range is based upon Los Angeles market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company. Suffolk also offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and / or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.
EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by
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Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self‑perform construction services, technology start‑up investment and innovation research and development. We have $5.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Salt Lake City. We serve clients in every major industry sector, including health care, science and technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. We're ranked #23 on the Engineering News Record list of "Top 400 Contractors." And we're proud to be a certified 2024 "Great Place to Work."
The Director, Preconstruction is responsible for all aspects of preconstruction services including estimates, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor solicitation, detailed planning, client relations & communication. The Director, Preconstruction ensures that the preconstruction standard operating procedures of the company are being followed; appropriate resources are being allocated from each department, and responsible to achieve the guided objectives for each project in accordance with company standards. A strong understanding of technical construction and estimating in healthcare and life sciences sectors is preferred.
Responsibilities
Ensure preconstruction services are being delivered in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the Company
Ensure that preconstruction and estimating costs are invoiced and collected
Project Acquisition:
Assist the project team in developing responses to RFPs which require estimates and preconstruction services proposals
Prepare and participate in client interviews and proposal presentations
Form / maintain relationships with clients, architectural and engineering firms and subcontractors to help acquire new leads
Training:
Participate in the training process as a Subject Matter Expert
Mentor and train estimators and operations personnel in the processes of estimating and preconstruction
Preconstruction Services:
During the preconstruction phase, take responsibility to implement Preconstruction SOPs (See attached list of SOPs), and general management processes including but not limited to:
Develop team approach with Clients (Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc.)
Prepare and maintain Project Directory of project stakeholders
Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase
Conduct Preconstruction Progress Meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes
Prepare Preconstruction Status Reports for Owner / Architect
Scheduling:
Assist General Superintendents and Scheduling Department with preparation of preliminary project schedule
Prepare Preconstruction Schedule (design activities, estimate activities, estimate review activities, GMP preparation / review / approval activities, permitting activities, etc.) with assistance from Scheduling Department
Prepare preliminary Material Procurement Log (indicating long lead items, shop drawings preparation durations, etc.) indicating early design phase document awards as necessary
Establish design deliverable schedule
Prepare GMP exhibits relating to scheduling
Construction Planning:
Assist in the preparation of Logistics / Construction Sequencing Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre‑Planning with Safety Manager and General Superintendent
Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance / Quality Control Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive
Assist in preparation of Temporary Waterproofing Plan with General Superintendent
Prepare GMP exhibits relating to Construction planning
Managing Preconstruction Budget / Costs:
Prepare / negotiate preconstruction agreements
Prepare preconstruction invoices / billings
Prepare / manage / control preconstruction budgets
Transition to Construction Team:
Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the estimating / preconstruction team
Hold follow‑up meetings with project operations team to gather feedback as to what was done right and what was done wrong during preconstruction (i.e., Estimating / Preconstruction Lessons Learned)
Ensure the profitability plan is communicated at the Turnover Meeting
Lessons Learned / Historical Database:
Create / maintain database of Lessons Learned during preconstruction of specific projects for use on later projects
Assist with the preparation of Budgeted versus Actual Cost Summary for historical record, for each project completed. Review initial estimate and compare to final number to determine a cost performance ratio.
Prepare process by which at the end of a project, the project team provides "Lessons Learned", Subcontractor Scorecards, and historical cost data (subcontractor / vendor and general conditions) for future use.
Review Owner Change Orders of projects for Lessons Learned
Estimating:
Fully responsible for producing all estimates required for project assignments
Prepare all General Conditions estimates and staffing schedules
Prepare Cost Category matrix and qualification & assumptions
Responsible for preparation of GMP proposal document
Responsible to implement all Estimating SOPs (see attached list of SOPs) in the preparation of all estimates
Attend department meeting as required and report on assignments
Attend training classes as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline with a minimum of 15 years of general contracting preconstruction experience spread between project management and estimating roles or equivalent preconstruction training.
Leading preconstruction management role on at least one project over 200,000 sqft or $300M
Ability to develop responsible cost models from conceptual designs and articulate to stakeholders
Understanding of current market pricing in active healthcare and life sciences work sectors
Understanding of the major cost influences for different project types and conditions
Client presentation and proposal skills
Understanding of standard GMP and LS AIA Contracts
Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
Our good faith estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is a base salary of $200,000 - $300,000 if based in the Los Angeles market. Individual pay decisions will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. This range is based upon Los Angeles market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company. Suffolk also offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and / or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.
EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by
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