Director of Preconstruction
Who We’re Looking For
A Director of Preconstruction to ensure projects are setup properly to be executed to the highest standards on all varieties of project types. This position requires skills as a design phase manager, conceptual estimator, estimator, team builder, and effective communicator. The person in this position will be capable of leading (or participating at a significant level) the preconstruction process, and be proficient in leading all estimating efforts utilizing the estimating staff, best practices, and current tools, and is:
- A rock-solid preconstruction manager that is ready for an opportunity to lead a team
- An entrepreneurial spirit looking for a meaningful role leading a department in a high performing company
- A top performer looking for an opportunity to grow into a company leadership and ownership role
The attention to detail and the personal ownership needed to create accurate, and timely results and set projects up for success is required. Additionally, this position will support the marketing and business development efforts at Howell Construction.
This long-term opportunity includes the possibility of an equity position for the right person.
Director of Preconstruction Attributes
Howell Construction is looking for a Director of Preconstruction with a solid track record. Strong preference for Colorado candidates and candidates with relationships and knowledge of the local markets. Attributes of a top candidate include:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Minimum 10 years of estimating and preconstruction experience
- Demonstrated experience with ground-up and conceptual estimates
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with commercial, health care, advanced industries, corporate interiors projects, and public a plus
- Ability to lead a department and project team
Position Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets.
- Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
- Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of preconstruction process.
- Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
- Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
- Reports accurate project cost history.
- Partners with operations to review project risk assessment.
- Reviews project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
- A key leader in the entire work acquisition process including management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and extensive client contact.
- Manage multiple estimates depending on size, complexity, and type.
- Manage the largest and/or most complex estimates.
- Develop complete and accurate conceptual budgets based solely on a written narrative and/or concept plan.
- Evaluate Estimators performance and identify training needs. Conduct training of others.
- Assist in the hiring and recruiting process of Estimators.
- Represent Howell with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Vendors and Subcontractors in a courteous and professional way.
- Build effective working relationships with clients and the Howell project team members.
- Become “subject matter expert” in Preconstruction Best Practices and conduct training on that topic to fellow employees.
- Oversees the management and maintenance of estimating software database including documentation of cost history.
- Supervise and check other estimator’s work.
Salary | Compensation | Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate based upon experience: base salary, bonus plan, company benefits, etc.
At Howell, we consider our employees family. We genuinely care about the work we do, the people we work with, and the community in which we live and work. In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, Howell is committed to enhancing employees’ work/life balance through personal and professional development opportunities, team bonding activities, a dog-friendly office environment, company outings, holiday celebrations, community service opportunities, and an on-site fitness center, pickleball court, and golf simulator.
Next Steps
Interested and qualified candidates, please email your resume as a Word or PDF attachment to howelljobs@howelldenver.com. All inquiries will be held in the highest level of confidence – respecting your current situation.