Director of Preconstruction

Director of Preconstruction – The Garrett Companies

The Garrett Companies are seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead and manage preconstruction efforts across multiple markets. This key leadership role bridges our Development and Construction Teams, overseeing bids, buyouts, permits, RFIs, and addendums throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in wood-frame multifamily construction, excels at building subcontractor relationships, and can identify scope gaps and plan conflicts with precision.

This role requires strong team leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on expertise in on-screen takeoffs to quantify materials and scopes of work while driving policies and procedures that support long-term growth.

At The Garrett Companies, we pursue excellence and strive to be the leading multifamily development company nationwide. We have been recognized for growth and culture, including rankings and awards noted by the company. If you want to grow your career with a nationally recognized leader of excellence, we encourage you to apply.

• Oversee and lead the preconstruction team in plan reviews and cost analysis processes.
• Create, review, and evolve historical cost data to improve accuracy as a resource.
• Review plan quantity takeoffs and documentation.
• Use quantity takeoffs and past cost data to develop and/or review initial budgets.
• Ensure all budgets are updated as needed and as directed by the Development Project Manager.
• Help set and evolve plan sheets to ensure Garrett Standards are achieved.
• Assist in plan coordination between all plan sheet layers (MEP, Site, Structural, Interiors, Architectural).
• Identify RFIs and potential plan errors early to reduce RFIs during the construction phase.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Lead the Garrett bid process, subcontractor identification and outreach, and other related preconstruction activities.
• Perform duties as defined in the Preconstruction section of the Garrett Policies and Procedures.

• Eight (8) years of construction experience in processes, plans, and systems with experience in wood-frame multifamily construction.
• Degree from an accredited university with a focus on construction, engineering, or relevant field, OR relevant work experience and demonstrated success in a similar role.
• Experience in plan review and quality control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in PROCORE.
• Proficiency in On Screen Take Off/Blue Beam.
• Budget-management skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion from experience working with customers, internal teams, and 3rd party consultants.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.
• Familiarity with current trends, technologies, and methodologies relevant to this role.

• Positive attitude.
• Coachable.
• Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Understand the difference between causation and correlation.
• Ability to think two or more steps ahead and anticipate what comes next.
• Willingness to work and support at all levels.

Garrett Companies Onboard program;
Scheduled weekly meetings with team members.

Membership in professional organizations and continuing education supported by The Garrett Companies.

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We encourage interested candidates to apply and join a nationally recognized team committed to excellence.