Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical

Overview

Direct preconstruction, estimating & project teams for mission‑critical design‑build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• preconstruction
• design management
• cost estimating
• procurement strategy
• template tools
• team development

Tasks

-Assess and promote professional development for direct reports. -Share best practices and lessons learned across all regions for Preconstruction and Estimating staff. -Promote Design-Build and IPD project delivery methods internally and externally. -Implement, and hold team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives. -Provide continuing education in building systems. -Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities. -Sell the value of preconstruction/design management services on project pursuits. -Promote competitive pricing and procurement strategies. -Maintains balance of costs and aesthetic quality. (no “slash & burn”). -Raise the level of preconstruction services delivered on projects by Preconstruction and Project Management staff by providing: Pursuit best practices; Templates, tools, and processes to accurately scope, schedule and budget during the preconstruction phase of projects; effective design-management skills and supporting materials (ex., Design Scope/Estimate Log); Cost history, and current market data, with various levels of detail to support accurate estimating from the conceptual to detailed level; Procurement strategies and supporting materials; Intuitive and easy-to-access tools to support the items above; Training to support the items above. -Identify, define and manage positions that are needed nationally for Preconstruction and Estimating (ex., administrators of estimate template, MEP Specialists, cost analysts, etc.). -Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition. -Help to balance/leverage workload across all regions for Preconstruction and Estimating staff.

Requirements

• construction degree
• 10+ years
• estimating
• data center
• team leadership
• presentation skills

What You Bring

-Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others. -Thorough knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes. -Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably. -Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing. -Thorough understanding of the design/build and IPD delivery processes. -Four-year college degree in construction management or construction engineering. -Are comfortable and effective in delivering formal sales presentations and have advanced knowledge of preconstruction means and methods, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and material pricing and design management. -Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S. -Minimum 10 years construction experience and 5 years in preconstruction role. -Have hyperscale data center project experience. -Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans. -Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating. -Thorough understanding of value design and budget control during the planning and design phases. -Makes effective and convincing presentations.

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Benefits

-Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Competitive Salary -Educational Assistance -Life Insurance -Flexible Spending Accounts -Retirement and Savings Benefits -Paid Time for Volunteer Events -Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits -Parenting Benefits -Long-term Disability

About Ryan Companies Us, Inc.

-A diverse portfolio includes residential, industrial, retail, healthcare, and mixed-use developments across the U.S. -Renowned for managing complex projects from the ground up, offering both development and construction expertise. -Strong history of transforming urban landscapes, with a focus on high-impact, sustainable properties. -Trusted partner for major corporate, retail, and healthcare brands due to financial acumen and operational excellence. -Projects range from large-scale industrial parks to state-of-the-art medical facilities and vibrant urban communities. -Unique ability to seamlessly integrate development and construction processes for efficiency and innovation in design. -Track record includes award-winning projects that set new standards in the real estate industry.

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