Director of Preconstruction – Nashville, TN (Open to Relocators)

As the Director of Pre-Construction, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning design and construction document phases of a variety of multifamily residential projects. You will be expected to offer input as well as real-time feedback as to the design efficiencies and cost implications related to choices and options in the design of the project, and in the selection of appropriate product type, materials, assemblies, systems and finishes. The position will oversee the preparation and updating of schedules for the issuance of construction cost estimates, the preparation of the construction documents, the issuance of site logistics and the construction of the project. This position is also responsible for participating in providing both conceptual and detailed construction cost estimates and budgets.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Takes a leadership role during the design and construction document phases of the project in an effort to reduce construction costs through design efficiencies and value engineering.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers and other design and third-party consultants in the preparation and review of contract documents including landscape architects and interim designs.
• Communicates with Construction President, Vice President and Project Manager on project design, pricing models, forecasting, trends and issues.
• Keeps abreast of new construction technologies and products in the industry Leads the constructability review and redlines of plans and specifications at designated design milestones.
• Develops RFP for design-build subcontractors and leads the coordination meetings for these subcontractors during the design process.
• Assists Project Managers by providing data and support needed in the underwriting and reporting of project updates and changes.
• Oversees and manages other staff who have been assigned to pre-construction efforts. Responsible for participating in the recruitment of other personnel needed to execute the Pre-Construction tasks and responsibilities Maintenance of certain appropriate historical data and records of past projects.
• Collaborates with the project cost estimating group in assuring design efficiencies, design build elements/scopes, cost control, quality of construction and value engineering Development and updating of pricing models which are used in establishing costs in the underwriting of new projects Coordinates the project cost estimating process with project staff Ability to provide both conceptual estimates of cost and detailed line item budgeting for projects in varying stages of design and development Ability to estimate and forecast time periods required in the construction of projects.
• Preparation and Distribution of bid packages, review, spreading and comparison of bid proposals and conducting interviews of potential subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintains pricing data necessary in meeting prescribed procedures and practices unique to certain local inspecting authorities.
• Establishes relationships with material suppliers, subcontractors and other construction pre-con managers and estimators in the local market and performs necessary and continuous market research on costing and pricing trends affecting the industry. Provides periodic updates on local market costs.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, or other related fields preferred
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a preconstruction or estimating role, minimum of 5 years’ experience doing so for residential and mixed-use properties
• Extensive knowledge of construction practices, procedures, and programs
• Valid state issued driver license
• Strong organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Auto Cad, Rivet, BIM and Procore

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• Annual bonus structure
• 401k plan
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO allowance