Director Preconstruction

Miller-Davis Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health, Dental, Vision Plans

401K and matching

Group Life, STD, and LTD

Bonus Program

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Flexible

Tuition and Professional Development

Job summary

Miller-Davis Company in Michigan seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead cross‑departmental efforts, guide cost estimating, and drive preconstruction excellence. The role sits on the leadership team and partners with project executives to shape strategy, improve processes, and enhance client and project partner experiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in construction estimating, leadership, and strong communication, with a broad technical toolkit and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Proven problem solving, active listening, and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Decisiveness, patience, and composure under pressure.
• College Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related experience.
• Prior construction experience including at least 10 years of estimating.
• Familiar with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and digital estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and accurate cost estimates and schedules.
• Onboard and ongoing training for estimating team members.
• Maintain schedules and staff assignments.
• Oversee construction management budgeting including conceptual estimates and design milestones.
• Oversee general contracting bidding including self-perform requirements.
• Collaborate with Miller-Davis' Project Executives on all projects.
• Ensure coordination between estimating and other project team members, both internal and external.
• Review of estimates with project and estimating team members.
• Maintenance of historical cost and productivity data.
• Oversee proper bid form preparation including completion of bid bond requests and any other required bid form documents.
• Assess, apply, and refine preconstruction technology and tools.
• Develop relationships with owners, architects, and project partners.
• Pursue project leads; participate in business development and project interviews.
• Oversee solicitation of subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Represent Miller Davis at pre-bid conferences and project meetings.

Skills

Problem solving

Active listening

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Digital estimating software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Director of Preconstruction

Miller Davis Company seeks a forward-thinking and results-driven individual to foster innovation and company advancement through their role as Director of Preconstruction. This individual plays a crucial role in providing unparalleled service to our company's impressive list of clients and requires keen attention to detail, the ability to improve processes, and cross-departmental collaboration savvy. They will have a seat at our leadership team table and must possess the ambition to guide overall corporate strategic direction and drive preconstruction excellence.

The Director of Preconstruction position with Miller Davis Company is an excellent opportunity to enhance leadership skills, for career advancement, and to influence company growth - all within a flexible and collaborative culture.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

The skillful management of preconstruction and estimating operations is a key responsibility of our Director of Preconstruction and include the following duties, among others:

• Provide comprehensive and accurate cost estimates and schedules
• Onboard and ongoing training for estimating team members
• Maintain schedules and staff assignments
• Oversee construction management budgeting including conceptual estimates and design milestones
• Oversee general contracting bidding including self-perform requirements
• Collaborate with Miller-Davis' Project Executives on all projects
• Ensure coordination between estimating and other project team members, both internal and external

Process Improvement

Miller-Davis Company continually strives to increase efficiency and our Director of Preconstruction is instrumental in developing process improvement and implementation that will lead to enhanced workflows and client and project partner experiences. This position will be responsible for duties that include, among others:

• Review of estimates with project and estimating team members
• Maintenance of historical cost and productivity data
• Oversee proper bid form preparation including completion of bid bond requests and any other required bid form documents
• Assess, apply, and refine preconstruction technology and tools

Relationship Management

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships is foundational to upholding Miller Davis' mission and core values. The Director of Preconstruction is a sentinel to our client relationship-management strategy and performs the following duties, among others:

• Develop relationships with owners, architects, and project partners
• Pursue project leads
• Participate in business development and project interviews
• Oversee solicitation of subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Represent Miller Davis at pre-bid conferences and project meetings

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proven problem solving, active listening, and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Decisiveness, patience, and composure under pressure
• College Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related experience
• Prior construction experience including at least 10 years of estimating
• Familiar with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and digital estimating software

Benefits Summary

• Group Health, Dental, Vision Plans
• 401K and matching
• Group Life, STD, and LTD
• Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement

Miller-Davis Company fully and actively supports Equal Employment Opportunity. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status.