Director of Preconstruction & Design-Build Strategy

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

ERGs

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Pet insurance

Volunteer Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ryan Companies is seeking a Director of Preconstruction Services to lead Preconstruction, Estimating and Project Management staff across regions. This role drives pursuit, estimating, procurement and the marketing of DB, IPD and preconstruction services, ensuring accountability and consistent performance.

The incumbent provides training, templates and tools, balances workloads, and shares best practices while promoting robust cost history, market data and effective procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in construction management or construction engineering.
• Minimum 10 years construction experience with 5 years in preconstruction.
• Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably.
• Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating.
• Makes effective and convincing presentations.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means/methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to company plans.
• Thorough understanding of design/build and IPD delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members understand expectations, provide feedback and development conversations.
• Raise the level of preconstruction services with templates, tools and processes.
• Promote Design-Build and IPD project delivery methods internally and externally.
• Promote competitive pricing and procurement strategies.
• Provide continuing education in building systems.
• Sell the value of preconstruction/design management services on pursuits.

Skills

Team leadership

Estimating

Conceptual estimating

Presentations

Cost control

Budgeting

Preconstruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or construction engineering

Job description

Ryan Companies is seeking a Director of Preconstruction Services to lead Preconstruction, Estimating and Project Management staff across regions. This role drives pursuit, estimating, procurement and the marketing of DB, IPD and preconstruction services, ensuring accountability and consistent performance.

The incumbent provides training, templates and tools, balances workloads, and shares best practices while promoting robust cost history, market data and effective procurement strategies.