Project Director, Preconstruction

The purpose of this position is to lead Webcor preconstruction effort on a project including conceptual estimating, detailed estimating, scheduling, constructability analysis, value engineering, and coordination with VDC Team, subcontractor/supplier involvement, procurement, and transition to the construction team. The position requires active collaboration with owners, architects, engineers, consultants and suppliers to deliver a successful project. The Preconstruction Director will take an active role in regional industry organizations, develop and maintain subcontractor relationships, be knowledgeable regarding regional commodity markets and assist in the pursuit and development of new project opportunities.

The Preconstruction Director will work with managers (i.e., Chief Estimator, Regional Manager, etc.) to ensure that the necessary resources are committed to complete the required preconstruction services.

• Work closely with the Project Sponsor, Construction Director and entire project team to ensure we meet the client’s expectations.
• Identify and provide the preconstruction services required by the customer and the project.
• Coordinate the involvement of estimators, schedulers, project managers, superintendents, MEP managers, VDC staff, and LEED accredited professionals during preconstruction to deliver preconstruction services required. The Preconstruction Director is responsible for ensuring that Webcor is properly represented at all project meetings with the owner, consultants, and design team. The Preconstruction Director shall keep the team informed of the project decisions, deliverables and action items.
• Reviews conceptual and programmatic design documents to determine both the nature and scope of the work to be performed. In order to prepare an accurate conceptual budget, the nature and extent of the scope of work must be identified. The Preconstruction Director should be able to examine conceptual or programmatic documents and develop a description of the various scopes of work required to complete the project.
• Support Business Development in the maintenance of customer relationships and in support of specific project pursuits. The Preconstruction Director will offer technical expertise and advice during the entire timeline from lead to prospect to pursuit. The Preconstruction Director should also make the time to strengthen existing customer relationships at all times, and not just during pursuit of particular projects.
• Subcontractor and Material Procurement (in support of the project team) project at the completion of the preconstruction phase. The role may include the solicitation and scoping of subcontractor bids or the writing of subcontracts, but at a minimum will include the review of Exhibit F for all major scopes of work. After procurement is complete, the Preconstruction Director will be available to serve as a resource for the project team for the remainder of the project.
• Webcor’s strong relationship with our subcontractors is crucial to the success of our organization, so the Preconstruction Director will work to develop and maintain subcontractor relations.
• Maintain and organize project records and documentation in a manner as to allow for the effective transmission of the record of the preconstruction effort to the construction team. This includes both electronic and hard copy documents, electronic mail, and drawings and specifications.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of design development, estimating and scheduling.
• Solid knowledge of the following software:
  Win Est, OST, Revit, Sketch Up, AutoCAD, P6.
• Advanced user of MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Adept in quickly learning new…