Construction Director of Senior Living

Overview

Lead preconstruction services for senior living projects, ensuring budgets and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid preparation
• value engineering
• preconstruction planning
• client coordination
• market analysis

Tasks

-Attend scheduled meetings with project architects/customer to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to provide an adequate degree of coordination is being made to have accurate bidding documents. -Prepare and or oversee the preparation of all materials presented to the owner, architect or engineer on a project. -Assist in Constructability Reviews -Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts to serve our clients including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client. -You will be responsible for senior living preconstruction and estimating efforts, including being the assembly and preparation of lump sum bids. -Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates to support preconstruction activities and clients. -Assists Regional Estimating Teams in the preparation of Design Development and GMP Estimates -Accurate cost estimating (provide accurate budgets) -Collaborate w/PX on project plan (Staffing, General Conditions and General Requirements) and project schedule. -Works with Regional Estimating Teams to ensure local market conditions have been factored into deliverables. -Work with Finance regarding maintaining yearly budgets in association with the Vice President of Revenue Strategy -Work with the Vice President of Revenue Strategy to strategically review, plan, develop and implement a business plan to advance and improve services. -Maintain relationships with current clients, past clients, owner's reps and architects using Unanet, regularly report on these activities. -Identify and promote solution to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect customer and architect relations. -Stay current with issues and news relevant to the Senior Living market. -Coordinate with Estimating department staff on the development of project budgets and oversee preparation of estimates into format for presentation to owner and architect. Answer budget questions at time of presentation. -Develop standards, process, practices, etc. for the Preconstruction Services to be a “Best of Class” provider in the construction industry -Maintain and adjust to Owner’s budget as required to maintain project budget. -Prepares Conceptual and Schematic Estimates in consultation with Vice President of Revenue Strategy -Keep customer fully informed of preconstruction progress on the project and of any significant technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs. -Maintain influencer relationships in our markets (Clients, Architects, Engineers, Owners Reps, Trade Contractors etc.) -Collaboration with project teams (work closely with project execs and other team members to facilitate a smooth transition from precon to construction) -You will be responsible for new work acquisitions, including the preparation of proposals and presentations, attending meetings and tradeshows, and client outreach. -Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identify cause, advise customer for customer decision. -Develop VE options

Requirements

• licenses
• estimating
• scheduling
• b.s. degree
• communication
• 15+ years

What You Bring

-Professional licenses and registrations a plus. -Experience with technology, such as estimating, scheduling, project management. Experience in Operations and/or Marketing is required -B.S. degree in Construction Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or other related discipline and eight plus years relevant experience -High level of communication skills to be able to lead meetings and presentations in a way that builds confidence, trust, and success with clients. -Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Construction Industry -Effective client communication (ensure clear, consistent communication with clients throughout the precon process) -Member of Preconstruction/Estimating Peer Group

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About Wohlsen Construction Company

-has built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional construction services. -has a diverse portfolio, spanning industrial, commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational projects. -has been trusted by clients to complete projects that range from complex institutional buildings to large-scale residential developments. -is known for its hands-on approach and deep local expertise, managing numerous landmark projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. -has earned a loyal client base, many of whom return for repeat business. -continues to innovate, providing clients with tailored solutions that meet their evolving needs.

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