Director, Preconstruction

Overview

Oversee preconstruction services, estimating, client relations, and project transition.

Key Responsibilities

• estimating
• preconstruction
• cost budgeting
• schedule development
• gmp proposal
• client interviews

Tasks

-Responsible to implement all Estimating SOPs, (see attached list of SOPs) in the preparation of all estimates -Prepare and maintain Project Directory of project stakeholders -Prepare GMP exhibits relating to scheduling -Ensure that preconstruction and estimating costs are invoiced and collected -Review Owner Change Orders of projects for Lessons Learned -Assist General Superintendents and Scheduling Department with preparation of preliminary project schedule -Prepare GMP exhibits relating to Construction planning -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. -Prepare and participate in client interviews and proposal presentations -Conduct Preconstruction Progress Meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes -Assist in preparation of Temporary Waterproofing Plan with General Superintendent -Assist the project team in developing responses to RFP’s which require estimates and preconstruction services proposals -Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive -Attend training classes as required -Prepare/negotiate preconstruction agreements -Prepare/manage/control preconstruction budgets -Prepare Preconstruction Status Reports for Owner/Architect -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 Preconstruction Schedule (design activities, estimate activities, estimate review activities, GMP preparation/review/approval activities, permitting activities, etc.) with assistance from Scheduling Department -Mentor and train estimators and operations personnel in the processes of estimating and preconstruction. -Ensure the profitability plan is communicated at the Turnover Meeting. -Create/ maintain database of Lessons Learned during preconstruction of specific projects for use on later projects -Leading preconstruction management role on at least one project over 200,000 sqft or $300M -Managing Preconstruction Budget/Costs: -Prepare Cost Category matrix and qualification & assumptions -Attend department meeting as required and report on assignments -Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre-Planning with Safety Manager and General Superintendent -Establish design deliverable schedule -Participate in the training process as a Subject Matter Expert -Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the estimating/preconstruction team -Fully responsible for producing all estimates required for project assignments -Form/ maintain relationships with clients, architectural and engineering firms and subcontractors to help acquire new leads -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) -Prepare all General Conditions estimates and staffing schedules -During the preconstruction phase, take responsibility to implement Preconstruction SOPs, (See attached list of SOPs), and general management processes including but not limited to: -Ensure preconstruction services are being delivered in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the Company -Responsible for preparation of GMP proposal document -Prepare preconstruction invoices/billings -Develop team approach with Clients (Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc.) -Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase -Assist in the preparation of Logistics/Construction Sequencing Plan with General Superintendent and Project Executive -Prepare preliminary Material Procurement Log ( indicating long lead items, shop drawings preparation durations, etc.) indicating early design phase document awards as necessary

Requirements

• gmp contracts
• bachelor’s
• 15+ years
• preconstruction
• cost modeling
• client presentation

What You Bring

-Understanding of standard GMP and LS AIA Contracts -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. -Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring -Understanding of the major cost influences for different project types and conditions -Client presentation and proposal skills -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

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About Suffolk Construction

-From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US. -Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers. -They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. -They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality. -Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution. -Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds. -Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities. -Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.

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