Job Description Summary: Management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and providing technical leadership. Job Description: Position Responsibilities and Duties: • Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff • Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period • Assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate • Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships • Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project • Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate • Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management • Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate • Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities • Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders • Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis • Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project • Participate in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients • Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets • Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team • Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients • Meet client’s needs prior to contract execution • Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to current and future clients • Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required • Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs • Know and use cost control system • Complete other responsibilities as assigned Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience • Field construction experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills) • Leadership ability • Effective interpersonal skills • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency • Drafting and computer skills • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)