DIRECTOR, PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICE & ESTIMATION

CPG Beyond, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CPG Beyond, Inc. is seeking a Director of Service Preconstruction & Estimation in Ashburn, VA.

This senior role leads the preconstruction department, oversees estimates, proposals, and bid strategies, and collaborates with service, engineering, finance, procurement, and legal teams. The position emphasizes building a high-performing team, driving process improvements, and ensuring end-to-end coordination across planning, design, construction, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, electronics, electrical theory or similar discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 8 years’ specific experience in data center battery, UPS, HVAC, and service operations and maintenance contracts.
• PMO depth of experience to project and communications protocols.
• Strong management presence with history of strategic accomplishments & ability to respond to tactical challenges.
• Strong leader with team building and talent development ability.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the strategy and process for the development of estimates and proposals.
• Manage the bid, negotiation, and contract award for subcontractors with cross-functional teams.
• Lead KPI reporting for project deliverables and develop performance metrics.
• Mentor and develop team members at all levels.
• Oversee budgeting and financial reporting for Preconstruction and Service groups.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/electronics/electrical theory

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Paycor Recruiting and Performance

SharePoint/Intranet

Building Connected/Trade Tapp

Trimble/Accubid

RS Means/Gordian

P6/MS Project

Job description

Careers in End-to-End
Data Center Services

The People

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, we’ve assembled some of the most experienced leadership in the industry to guide our teams of highly-capable technicians, partners and subcontractors. With the right practical knowledge, training and clearances, our people have the skills and expertise to take on any job and work within any environment.

The Work

From new builds and whitespace fit-outs to professional and technical services, CPG offers a diverse range of career opportunities across our lines of business. Matching the pace of our customers and the industry at large, we’re one of the fastest-growing data center service providers in the country.

The Impact

For over 20 years, CPG has been at the vanguard of the data center industry’s transformation, empowering organizations to store and deliver an unprecedented volume of data and applications to increasingly dispersed end-users. Today, CPG’s expertise extends far beyond simple construction or any one line of service – driven by the employees that make us a true partner to Fortune 500 companies, enterprise cloud providers and colocation data centers.

The
Benefits

Competitive compensation with generous health and wellness options, retirement and paid time off

Growth opportunities across our lines of business

On-the-job training and professional development

The Opportunities

Do you have a desire to work with the best? We employ only the most highly skilled and accomplished professionals in the industry.

Position:DIRECTOR, PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICE & ESTIMATION

Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Id:1481

# of Openings:1

TITLE: DIRECTOR, SERVICE PRECONSTRUCTION & ESTIMATION

LOCATION: Onsite - Ashburn, VA 20147

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Preconstruction Service & Estimation manages all activities related to the management and oversite of the Preconstruction department, which includes oversite of all estimation activities sought by CPG.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Adopts and promotes commitment to always provide a safe workplace that strives for an Incident and Injury Free environment where everyone goes home safe every day
• Establishes the strategy and process for the development of estimates and proposals
• Manage the bid, negotiation, and contract award for subcontractors, in conjunction with the Service, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Legal teams.
• Establishes and maintains relationships and acts as the primary contact and counsel to Senior Management on the Preconstruction team. Develop key performance metrics (KPI) for reporting / tracking project deliverables.
• Mentors and develops team members of all levels.
• Identifies deficiencies in skills among associates and works to improve individual’s capabilities through coaching, development, and training.
• Manages and develops team to foster learning and growth at the company level
• Knowledge of Preconstruction management best practices and a willingness to adapt and develop existing practices
• Ensures training and continuous improvement processes are implemented for the Preconstruction Management team
• Provides guidance to the Service teams to develop budgets, contracts and project plans during the proposal, design and/or preconstruction phase of the project
• Provides leadership and coordinates with other internal teams including, procurement, on the development of all RFP documents required for bid tendering
• Leads and develops processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties from planning, design, construction, and commissioning
• Accountable for management of the Preconstruction and Service group budget and financial reporting
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in construction, electronics, electrical theory or similar discipline, or equivalent work experience required. Trade School or Military training is an acceptable equivalent to a formal degree.
• At least 8 years’ specific experience in data center battery, UPS, HVAC, and service operations and maintenance contracts.
• Ability to recognize patterns for workflow process and efficiency improvements.
• PMO depth of experience to project and communications protocols.
• Strong management presence with history of strategic accomplishments & ability to respond to tactical challenges.
• Strong leader with team building and talent development ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of mission critical facilities, systems, interconnectivity, design, and operational best-practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects, initiatives, and challenges simultaneously and to work across the company leveraging teams to support project delivery.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Paycor Recruiting and Performance
• SharePoint/ Intranet
• Building Connected/Trade Tapp
• Trimble/Accubid Software
• RS Means/ Gordian
• P6 + MS Project Schedule

Desired Skills:

• Proven and experienced who prefers collaboration and team synergy to working in silos.
• Proven high-level thinker skilled in complex problem solving, with excellent interpersonal, collaboration and prioritization abilities.
• Mission Critical Data Center Facilities battery, UPS, HVAC, and service operations and maintenance contracts.
• Mission Critical Data Center Facility Design and Operational Best Practices
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Office Applications, Bluebeam, Revit, and Procore Project Management tools.
• Available and experienced to perform site visits.
• Available for up to 10% travel.

Certificates and Licenses:

• PMP preferred
• LEED preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Proven experience in leading and growing teams in high-growth organizations.
• Demonstrable success leading Support and Services teams in a fast-paced mission critical environment.
• Directly supervises 5 or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work and participating in work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands: The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 10 - 50 pounds at a time. May be required to walk around facility for site visits. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Pre Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

CPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.

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