Director, Pre-Construction

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The Director, Pre-Construction  is responsible  for overseeing all aspects of the pre-construction process, from initial project planning to bidding and contract negotiation. This role requires strong project management skills, technical knowledge of construction methods and materials, and the ability to effectively communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Support a safety culture that aligns with corporate strategies and core values

Provide pre-construction leadership to the project team, challenging them to deliver value-based design

Lead, coach and mentor all internal and external project team members to achieve the project deliverables

Promote, align with, and add value to the Keller corporate strategic vision

Engage in business development activities within existing and new client bases, in coordination with the business development department

Represent the company externally to the marketplace, proactively build and maintain a network of contacts

Work closely with clients, architects, and engineers to develop project scope, budget, and schedule

Liaise with client representatives, consultant representatives, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

Conduct research and site evaluations to assess project requirements and constraints

Identify cost saving opportunities and alternative solutions to optimize project performance and efficiency

Collaborate with design teams

Assess and mitigate potential risks, including safety hazards, regulatory compliance issues, and environmental concerns

Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success

Manage the client relationship to ensure great experience and client retention

Provide consistent team leadership, guidance and support

Implement quality control measures to ensure that the work meets industry standards and best practices, and client expectations

Conduct site inspections and audits to monitor project progress, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions as needed

Conduct stakeholder meetings and forums to solicit feedback, input and expectations

Review and provide input on all draft subcontracts prior to next level review and final execution

Ensure all Keller project management systems are adhered to by the project team

Support Project Post-Mortems and advise on areas for improvement; make recommendations based on findings

Conduct risk analyses, and creation of risk register

Review all project forecasts to ensure the project target margin is achieved or exceeded

Closely monitor the activities and billing of third-party workers, such as consultants, contractors, and other specialists

Experience and Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience

15 or more years of experience in commercial construction

10 or more years of direct work experience in construction project management

Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, legislation and building codes

Ability to travel frequently to local sites and off-site locations as required

24/7 availability may…