VP of Pre-Construction

REDCOM DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, in Westfield, NJ, is looking for a dynamic and experienced
VP of Pre-Construction, to oversee the production of accurate and competitive project bids.

REDCOM Design & Construction LLC is a multifaceted general contracting, architectural design, and engineering firm committed to providing highly collaborative service to every customer. Our company consists of in-house architects, engineers, designers, project managers, and job superintendents dedicated to delivering truly exceptional results. Come join our great culture and work in our beautiful office, walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. 

The VP of Pre-Construction works in conjunction with the Lead Estimator, but also oversees all functions and operations of the Estimating department.  

• The primary function of the VP of Pre-Construction role is to track and monitor the deadlines and deliverables of the design team; Engineering, Architecture & Schematic Design.
• The primary oversight function of the Estimating department is to: monitor department performance, ensure the estimating team is assisting salespeople in winning projects, and manage all purchasing requests.

Duties and Responsibilities

VP of Pre-Construction responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Smartsheet software, technical support, oversight for all departments.
• Manage Consulting Proposal process, deadlines, and quality.
• Schematic Arch, CD Arch, and Engineering deadline oversight
• Attend Architect and Engineer Dept. Meetings for deadline management and guidance (not managing KPIs and quality control)

Oversight of Estimating Department includes, but is not limited to:

• Assist salespeople with leads providing guidance.
• Monitor quality control and consistency within the department.
• Monitor and improve department task performance.
• Create and manage internal department processes.
• Create and manage internal department budgets and spending.
• Track current and past project budget performance.
• Monitor subcontractor allocation on projects, both in estimating and purchasing
• Attend job meetings as necessary for troubleshooting, status updates, and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years management experience
• 10 years of commercial general contracting / estimating experience.
• Purchasing experience, a plus
• Sales experience a plus
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; Master’s degree a plus
• Bid/Build, Design/Build experience.
• Technical aptitude in Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Project
• Experience in resource allocation/task management a plus
• Must be able to perform on-screen takeoffs.
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong math skills and experience with financial figures
  

• Strong proposal writing skills.

Working Conditions: 

This position is primarily an office position with frequent visits to jobsites and/or client meetings.
This position requires frequent communication with the CEO, other department heads, and sales staff in a fast-paced setting. Some overtime is required to meet tight deadlines or to account for travel to client meetings or jobsites.

Direct Reports:

• Direct reports include Lead Estimator; and may include Junior Estimators, Project Estimators, Senior Estimators, Purchasers.
• Functional reporting exists between the VP of Pre-Construction role and the Design team; Engineering, CD Architecture, Schematic Architecture.