Project Director
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Construction
Estimator -
Engineering
Estimator
The position of project director is a senior managerial position with the purpose to provide superior management of a work division within the company. This individual will coordinate with the business unit leaders and vice president of estimating on preconstruction team assignments, monitor the assignment progress, and ensure tasks are completed within the established timeline. The focus of the position will be to learn and manage the collective effort in client focused service in the areas of preconstruction including constructability, cost modeling, pricing, and value engineering/cost savings to ensure projects are designed in a manner which allows for construction to be completed within the established budget and at the highest level of quality possible.
EssentialFunctions
- Preconstruction Build and facilitate collaborative team processes between the Project Participants (i.e. Contractor, Owner/Developer, Design Professionals and Subcontractors) during the planning phase.
- Coordinate the design disciplines on Design/Build proposals and contracts.
- Perform thorough analysis of construction documents per project program requirements.
- Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting outlining the approach to the project.
- Prepare and analyze accurate conceptual cost models, budgets and guaranteed maximum pricing based on historic cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate.
- Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e. payment performance bond authorization, contract format and terms, insurance requirements, personnel assignments, etc.).
- Analyze project parameters, design, costs, and subcontractor input and provide comparisons, cost savings, value engineering options, and other recommendations.
- Prepare detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) within established time lines.
- Partner with business unit leader and project manager to determine subcontractor scope of work and pricing, including information dissemination, review of subcontractor's proposals and coordination of the desired scope of work including, but not limited to Design/Build proposals.
- Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction and operations team members and support staff.
- Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
- Manage updating of cost database, cataloging project scope and unit prices for budget and bids for use in preparation of conceptual estimates and cost models.
- Foster a productive working atmosphere among the preconstruction team and strengthen MYCON’s relationship with the client and design consultants.
- Manage Client and A&E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process.
- Network within the industry to learn client business models and establish credibility.
- Identify new work opportunities and inform Business Development of potential projects with current and prospective clients.
- Work in conjunction with Business Development preparing RFP responses.
- Operations Review and seek final approval of owner project contract.
- Manage revenue and P&L of the assigned market, account, or business unit.
- Performs the duties of a project manager as required to support P & L obligations.
- Directs and re-directs resources, staff, team, and vendors as necessary to achieve goals.
- Ensures that resources are being used optimally.
- Performs other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a…
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