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Job Title: Director of Pre-Construction
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Estimator/Project Manager. This position is ideal for experienced estimators and project managers looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will have a strong aptitude for numbers and a proven track record in managing complex projects from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets
Analyze project requirements and develop comprehensive project plans
Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion
Provide leadership and guidance to project teams
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Qualifications We’re Seeking:
Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Minimum of 15 years of direct general contracting experience, including handling large and complex projects
Comprehensive professional skill set to effectively navigate and understand the dynamics between owners/clients, design consultants, and contractors
Understanding of building systems, system coordination, and regulatory issues, including structure, MEP, landscape, FLS, code compliance, and ADA requirements
Experience managing estimating efforts
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Organized and proactive style, displays resourcefulness, self-starting
Demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and relationships
Creative, diplomatic, and calm problem-solver
Preferred:
Registered Architect, or PE, and LEED Accredited Professional
Range of building-type experience (corporate office, commercial, higher education, cultural, healthcare, government, developer-led, etc.)
Experience with the general construction and various delivery methods (negotiated, CM at Risk, design-build, etc.)
Experience with the project development process (preliminary development project estimating, land acquisition, entitlements, finance, proformas, consultant team management, etc.)
What You’ll Do:
Work with Operations and Business Development (BD) to successfully pursue and secure profitable work
Serve as the local office in-house point of contact for preconstruction services
Manage the Preconstruction and Estimating team to complete all bids
Lead and/or complete Conceptual/Program estimates for RFP responses
Represent Preconstruction in the sales process through project interviews, client interactions, and other industry networking
Actively advocate for and sell trade service work to customers and industry partners as necessary to maximize self-perform
Promote the company through support of BD activities and personal involvement in the community
Lead Preconstruction services for marquee projects, including but not limited to: Preparing and oversee cost models for schematic, design development, and GMP estimates
Oversee and review project schedules, logistics plans, and phasing plans completed by Operations for negotiated work
Develop accurate cost estimates including equipment, general conditions, front-end materials, and labor, ensuring estimates are coordinated with project managers’ front-end specifications, scopes of work, schedules, phasing, and logistical plans
Oversee and prepare subcontractor bid analysis and buyout processes
Price self-perform labor, material, and equipment using historic data, experience, and subcontractor/supplier pricing
Prepare and lead the development of Preconstruction documentation for sales presentations
Oversee the process of developing proposal manuals, scopes of work, front-end specifications, and general conditions details
Work with Operations to conduct reviews on projects to determine reasons for profitability or losses; incorporate lessons learned and review owner/architect relationships throughout projects
Prepare and oversee General Conditions and Fee (GC & Fee) Calculator on all types of projects
Office & Travel:
This role is based at our Sioux Falls, SD office, and travels often to project sites. Periodic overnight travel is required.
Active participation in various external events and meetings is expected, including potential attendance at evening and weekend engagements.
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Generous PTO + Holiday Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.