Assistant DirectorAssociate DirectorDirector Molecular Diagnostics

The Preconstruction Executive is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of preconstruction efforts to meet the objectives (cost, time, phasing, etc.) of the associated preconstruction projects. Position also entails the cross management, mentorship, and business best practice coordination, development and execution between the base building and interiors preconstruction teams. This role is also responsible for understanding the decision factors while collaborating with others to develop a pre-sell plan and working to ensure the execution of the plan such that new business can be secured.

• Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS core values.
• Lead construction cost estimating efforts on large, complex pursuits. Requiring active engagement, knowledge of the project details and development of the final work product.
• Effectively guide others in their management and involvement in cost estimating efforts on other pursuits.
• Lead and promote active collaboration with DAVIS’ in-house operations team members and our external clients to establish detailed and thorough construction cost estimates incorporating the required operational components to build the work.
• Meet with operations team to define the preconstruction service expectations and develop staffing plan, approx. effort required by team (hours) and expected cost to execute this effort.
• Monitor weekly labor reports and understand the workload of the team members for whom you are responsible to manage. Monitor reports and employee performances for efficiencies and output as compared to the number of hours invested to date.
• Quantity takeoff – proficiency and efficiency in takeoff software
• Compilation of thorough and detailed construction cost estimates at all phases of design – proficient in all trades.
• Strategy development for construction cost estimates and other preconstruction deliverables
• Coordinate with administrative staff to ensure the database is current with prequalified subcontractors
• Attend project pre-bid meetings, lead subcontractor walk-throughs and actively participate in preconstruction meetings.
• Develop agenda and lead internal project kick-off meetings
• Responsible for subcontractor / supplier coverage and effective communication and management
• Participate in the creation of proposal response documents
• Assist in the development of project schedules and approach strategies; coordinate with assigned Integrated Construction Group team members for 4D development
• Participate in the development of phasing, sequencing and site logistics strategies

• Develop, understand and enforce DAVIS’ Best Practices when it comes to our preconstruction services
• Ensure consistency between preconstruction groups, market sectors (as applicable) and by each employee
• Actively participate in the development and execution of the group business plan
• Help refine overall departmental processes and utilize lessons learned to inform future process and/or modifications to existing processes
• Educate team members on our processes and effectively explain why these processes are in place and the importance of the processes
• Collaborate with other IM+D and Estimating + Preconstruction leadership team members to ensure our collective staff of Coordinators, Engineers and Senior Engineers are actively engaged, not overloaded and effectively contributing to the success of the group and DAVIS
• Participate with the retention and recruitment of current and future DAVIS employees
• Conduct performance appraisals and recommend promotions and/or corrective actions required to foster the development of the…