VP, Preconstruction Services

The Vice President of Preconstruction is a senior leader of the management team and leads preconstruction and estimating efforts of The Highland Group. The VP will work with owners, architects, and Highland Group personnel in the development of conceptual, schematic, design, and construction document estimates, as required by the situation; and which provide our clients with high quality solutions at competitive costs. This role manages the workload and development of the preconstruction/estimating staff.  The senior leader is expected to lead with passion and contribute to the professional reputation of the company through understanding and promoting Highland’s core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Manage the efforts of the Preconstruction/Estimating staff as it prepares detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and lump sum).
• Responsible for the oversight of the estimating department to ensure that estimates are accurate, timely, and competitive.
• Manage workloads and schedules of self and subordinates to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the preconstruction phase and/or bidding period.
• Develop and maintain a cost history database to be used in developing budgets and estimates throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Remain up to date on trends in the industry with respect to estimating methods and technology, methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wages and related costs, productivity rates, and working rules.
• Foster and enhance The Highland Group relationships with owners and architects.
• Develop and ensure adherence by staff to The Highland Group estimating policies and procedures, as well as other corporate policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings with owners, architects, The Highland Group personnel, subcontractors and others in pursuit and execution of The Highland Group work.
• Hire and actively develop pre-construction and estimating staff.
• Work with professionalism at all times including with: Supervisor, peers in the company, others in the company, and all external contacts including owners, owner’s representatives, architects, subcontractors, etc.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE DESIRED 

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field required.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry and company operations required. 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills a necessity.
• Minimum of 10 years construction estimating or preconstruction role, preferably in a leadership role.
• The ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks of various sizes and scope.
• Exceptional communication skills, speaking, reading and writing fluently.
• The ability to work in multiple locations including travel to project sites as required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in new construction and renovation.
• Understanding of design techniques and principals involved in the production of coordinated construction documents and related design work.