Director of Preconstruction

Description

• Working in a team-oriented environment and provide training and mentoring to others.
• Monitor and review project opportunities and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for potential pursuit. Coordinate with VP of Estimating and regional managers for go/no-go decisions.
• Self-perform preparation and ownership of estimates for overflow when estimating staff is backed up.
• Remain engaged with project and Operations Team throughout life of awarded projects.
• Prepare and lead weekly estimating schedule, progress and proposal review meetings.
• Post bid budget creation and project setup/ERP system interface for successful pursuits.
• Develop business relationships within the regional marketplace. Active in local networking and client sponsored programs.
• Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions.
• Salesforce management for opportunity tracking.
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts.
• Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams.
• Complete estimating staff oversight including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close and submittal.
• Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance for all goals and requirements.
• Present complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making.

Requirements

• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design Build, CMGC and P3 is a plus but not required
• Ability to manage estimating staff and complete estimate oversight.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines.
• Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Limited travel will be required for bid close meetings at Rockford or Springfield offices, pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office events, etc.
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized.
• Proficiency in Bid2Win or HCSS and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Viewpoint Vista, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Salesforce, AgTek and AutoCad experience is a plus.
• 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating. Extensive experience in earth moving, underground utilities, structural concrete/bridge construction is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be capable managing time for self and for management of others and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently.
• Prior experience managing an estimating team at a level of Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager or equivalent.

Benefits

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Group legal plan
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Compensation commensurate with experience- anticipated at $175K+ doe.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance