Director of Preconstruction

Benning Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Benning Construction in Atlanta is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction team. The ideal candidate will provide mentorship and training, effectively communicate with owners and contractors, and manage detailed preconstruction planning.

With a minimum of 10 years' experience, the Director will ensure project bids are accurate, cultivate strong contractor relationships, and assist in business development initiatives, contributing to the company’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Preconstruction Manager or Director
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimate reviews with Owners and Design Team.
• Assist Marketing and Business Development with proposals.
• Communicate effectively with Owners, Architects, and Engineers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to read construction plans

Proactive attitude

Tools

Building Connected

Smart Bid Net

P6/Primavera

Job description

Benning's Director of Preconstruction must be flexible, detail-oriented team players with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. A successful Director of Preconstruction will be required to have the following skill set:

This role requires the following:

• Ability to read and understand construction plans, general conditions, and specifications
• Identify conditions affecting work such as inspection and testing requirements, time limits, sequencing for work, insurance requirements, liquidated damages and other penalties, fee and permit responsibilities, shop drawings and submittal requirements, and any unusual conditions and/or requirements
• Communicate with and solicit bids from subcontractors
• Generate tentative schedule based on specifications, site conditions, lead time, time of year, fabrication and delivery of critical items, etc.
• Proactive attitude in team environment
• Leadership skills to further develop Benning's preconstruction team
• Provide team growth through leadership, mentoring, training, and performance reviews to less experienced preconstruction staff
• Ability to take off accurate set of quantities to verify prices received from subcontractors
• Ability to quantify the materials, labor and equipment needed to complete the project
• Communicate effectively with Owners and/or design professionals and be willing to represent the Company at various functions
• Familiarity with AIA Documents
• Computer skills and willingness to learn additional computer programs as required for this position
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Cultivate and maintain strong trade contractor relationships for both pricing and work execution
• Foster and maintain relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and prospective Clients for potential new business opportunities
• Work to grow the business in line with Benning’s strategic plan by attending external meetings and networking events
• Lead estimate reviews with Owners, Design Team, and Project Management
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude in a team environment that attracts and retains top talent
• Assist Marketing and Business Development with the preparation of proposals
• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Preconstruction Manager or Director of Preconstruction
• Ability to multitask
• Being a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to produce quality work and to be proactive in support of Benning’s purpose, goals, and Benning’s mission to build quality commercial projects, the cornerstones of community
• Providing courteous, diplomatic, timely and professional responses at all times with key customers, thereby supporting Benning’s value to do what’s right – by our clients, by our company and by each other

Software Proficiency

• Trade contractor database management with Building Connected and/or Smart Bid Net
• P6/Primavera is a plus

At Benning when we say, “We own our work,” it’s not just lip service. In the field and in our hallways, it’s plain to see that Benning belongs to all of us. That pride of ownership is what drives us to work harder and smarter as a team.