The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for overseeing all preconstruction activities, ensuring the successful planning and execution of projects before they break ground. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and project plans. The Director will lead the preconstruction team, manage risk assessments, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills, adept at balancing multiple priorities and driving projects to successful completion.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Oversee all preconstruction activities
Ensure successful planning and execution of projects before they break ground
Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
Develop accurate budgets, schedules, and project plans
Lead the preconstruction team
Manage risk assessments
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
Balance multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Extensive knowledge of preconstruction processes and procedures
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Proficiency in project management software
Ability to analyze and interpret construction plans and specifications
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work
Capability to manage budgets and financial planning
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
Proven track record in managing preconstruction phases of large-scale projects
Strong understanding of construction methods and technologies
Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction or a similar role
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency with preconstruction software and tools