AWS/CES is seeking a Director of Preconstruction in the Braselton, GA, area.
Pay: up to $130k/y
Location: Braselton, GA
Direct Hire position
Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior/Chief estimator with pre-construction experience to manage the workload and development of our preconstruction and estimating staff. This role is crucial in overseeing various ground-up and renovation projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the effective execution of preconstruction tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage an extensive pipeline of diverse, ground-up, and renovation projects.
Collaborate with owners, architects, and personnel on construction projects throughout the many phases of project development and execution.
Manage the efforts of the Preconstruction/Estimating staff as it prepares detailed estimates.
Manage workloads and schedules of self and subordinates to meet deadlines.
Prepare and analyze cost models during the preconstruction phase and/or bidding period.
Assemble General Conditions in collaboration with the operations team.
Develop and maintain a cost history database to be used in developing budgets and estimates throughout the preconstruction phase.
Stay updated on industry trends with respect to estimating methods and technology, construction methods and materials, construction costs, wages and related costs, productivity rates, and working rules.
Collaborate with project and operations teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, project delivery, and other progressive practices.
Foster and enhance relationships with owners and architects.
Develop and ensure adherence to estimating policies and procedures, as well as other corporate policies and procedures.
Participate in meetings with owners, architects, personnel, subcontractors, and others in pursuit and execution of work.
Hire and actively develop preconstruction and estimating staff. Facilitate comprehensive training and development of staff for successful careers in the industry.
Maintain professionalism at all times, including interactions with supervisors, peers, and external contacts such as owners, owner's representatives, architects, and subcontractors.
Qualification Requirements:
Strong work ethic and dedication
Passionate about construction, process improvement, and employee development
Thorough in all aspects of the position and in management of staff
Ability to coordinate or manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Effective organizational and time management skills
Effective presentation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Works well in a team environment
Education and Experience:
Educational background in fields such as Preconstruction, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Construction, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural), or other related fields.
10+ years of experience in management-level positions in Commercial Construction.
Experience working with Commercial Construction (retail, commercial office, healthcare, life science, food and beverage, commercial interiors, and ground-up construction).
Skills in cost estimating and estimate analysis (conceptual, schematic, design, and construction), RFP/Q preparation and analysis, scheduling, knowledge of various construction methods and installation procedures, purchasing, contract negotiations, presentations, and personnel management.
Proficiency in the Microsoft environment (Excel, Word, Outlook) and estimating software platforms.
Experience in Lumpsum, Cost Plus, GMP, and CMAR contracting models.
If you are interested, please send your resume to anam@canadianexecutivesearch.com