Head of Pre-Construction

Imagine Unlimited LLC.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Pre-Construction to lead and manage diverse construction projects. This role involves overseeing preconstruction estimates, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management and a passion for process improvement. Join a dynamic team that values leadership and collaboration, and play a key role in driving innovative solutions in the construction industry.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• 10+ years in management-level construction roles.
• Proficient in cost estimating and analysis.
• Strong work ethic with effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse construction projects from planning to execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during preconstruction.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Estimating

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Coordination

Education

Construction Management

Architecture

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
  
  
  

We are looking for an experienced Pre-ConstructionManager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from conceptualization through planning. You will organize and oversee preconstruction estimates, designs, and site visits to ensure they are organized and well thought through.

An excellent Director of Construction must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills. The goal will be to ensure all projects are planned on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.

Essential Duties And Functions

• Manage an extensive pipeline of diverse, ground-up and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, and MCL personnel on construction projects throughout the many phases of project development and execution.
• Manage the efforts of the Preconstruction/Estimating staff as it prepares detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and lump sum).
• Manage workloads and schedules of self and subordinates to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the preconstruction phase and/or bidding period.
• Assemble General Conditions in collaboration with MCL’s operations team.
• 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.
• In collaboration with MCL’s project and operations teams look for opportunities to lead process improvements using Lean, virtual design and construction (VDC), integrated project delivery (IPD), and other progressive practices.
• Foster and enhance MCL relationships with owners and architects.
• Develop and ensure adherence by staff to MCL estimating policies and procedures, as well as other corporate policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings with owners, architects, MCL personnel, subcontractors and others in pursuit and execution of MCL work.
• Hire and actively develop pre-construction and estimating staff. Facilitate comprehensive training and development of staff for successful careers with MCL, and in the industry.
• 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.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong work ethic/dedicated
• Passionate about construction, process improvement, employee development
• Thorough in all aspects of the position and in management of staff
• Ability to coordinate or manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Works well in a team environment
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Educational background of top candidates could be from a variety of fields including: Preconstruction, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Construction, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural), Urban Planning, Campus Master Planning, Facilities Master Planning, and other related fields. Ten or more years of experience in management-level positions will be expected of top candidates. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered. Skill set to include cost estimating and estimate analysis (conceptual, schematic, design, and construction), RFP/Q preparation and analysis, scheduling, knowledge of various construction methods and installation procedures, purchasing, contract negotiations, presentations, and management of personnel. Candidates will be technology literate and proficient in the Microsoft environment (Excel, Word, Outlook) and estimating software platforms (e.g. Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.) Experience in GMP and CMAR contracting models is a plus.
  
  
  

Company Fit at Imagine Unlimited:



At Imagine, we foster leadership, camaraderie, and encourage employees to overachieve. We believe in driving positive results and continuous improvement through creative collaboration. Nobody is above the team at Imagine and everyone must take pride in helping their teammates deliver quality outcomes for our stakeholders in the Healthcare vertical. At Imagine, we have a passion for producing creative solutions to complex challenges that are pervasive in the renovation of spaces surrounding patient-based technologies. Every employee is held accountable for the expectations set forth by a culture based around the principle of meritocracy, not mediocrity. We expect a lot of each Imagine employee and we believe in rewarding that expectation accordingly. We like a challenge here at Imagine, do you?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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