Director of Preconstruction

Location: Westerville

## Director of Preconstruction Apply locations:
Westerville, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
R-101924CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self-perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in-house AWI Certified mill shop. We are always looking for talent in the areas of engineering and construction management positions.

Check out our website to learn more and apply today!
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* Job Description:

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* Position Summary:

** Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for the company’s preconstruction department to ensure successful project planning, estimating, scheduling, procurement strategy, constructability review, and client engagement from pursuit through turnover to operations. This role serves as both a strategic leader and hands-on preconstruction professional, responsible for mentoring and developing team members, establishing procedures and quality standards, leading major pursuits and projects, and supporting business development and operational objectives.
** STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES**:
* Lead, mentor, develop, and train a growing preconstruction team, including Preconstruction Managers and Preconstruction Engineers, as well as providing support to Estimators.
* Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the preconstruction process across all assigned pursuits and projects.
* Lead the team in preparation of RFQ and RFP submissions, including project strategy, staffing plans, business deals, logistics planning, preliminary scheduling, technical narratives, and owner-focused deliverables.
* Guide estimators and preconstruction staff through the full preconstruction lifecycle, including scope development, procurement strategy, constructability review, logistics planning, scheduling, budgeting, and turnover to operations.
* Assist in the development of project pursuit strategies and interview preparation, while frequently participating in owner interviews and presentations as the preconstruction leader.
* Build confidence and trust with owners, design partners, and internal teams through clear communication, thoughtful planning, and accurate financial and technical guidance.
* Lead conceptual estimating efforts throughout all phases of design, including budgeting, cost modeling, quantity analysis, and value management.
* Develop and present Target Value Design (TVD) and Value Engineering (VE) solutions that align project scope, budget, schedule, and owner expectations.
* Lead the team in preparing GMP documents, clarifications, assumptions, alternates, and supporting exhibits for owner presentations and contract execution.
* Lead the preconstruction effort on large, complex, or strategic projects while providing oversight and support to team members on other projects.
* Work collaboratively with Operations, Estimating, Business Development, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment between project pursuit strategy and project execution.
* Establish and maintain departmental procedures, QA/QC standards, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality of work products.
* Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, continuous improvement, and owner-focused service within the preconstruction team.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

* Manage and administer departmental operations, including staffing assignments, workload planning, performance evaluations, professional development, and hiring recommendations.
* Establish, maintain, and continuously improve departmental procedures, standards, templates, and QA/QC processes.
* Review departmental work products and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and professionalism prior to formal submission or presentation.
* Coordinate and collaborate with Estimating, Operations, Business Development, Marketing, and Executive Leadership teams to support company objectives and project success.
* Monitor departmental performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, responsiveness, and client service.
* Assist in implementation and evaluation of technologies, software platforms, and tools that improve preconstruction capabilities and workflows.
* Support transition of projects from preconstruction to operations to ensure continuity of project understanding, scope alignment, and…