Head of Preconstruction & Estimating

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Wellness Programs

ERGs

Job summary

Ryan Companies is seeking the Director of Preconstruction Services (DPS) to lead Preconstruction, Estimating and Project Management staff across regions, guiding performance, training, platform, controls and pursuit strategies. The DPS will also shape the marketing message for Design-Build and IPD services, including selling these professional services.

With 88+ years in business and 16 offices, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive real estate solutions nationwide.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in construction management or construction engineering.
• Minimum 10 years construction experience and 5 years in preconstruction role.
• 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 and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing.

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.
• Balance workload across regions for staff.
• Share best practices across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Preconstruction

Estimating

Presentation skills

Team management

Cost control

Design-build/IPD

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Construction Engineering

Job description

Ryan Companies is seeking the Director of Preconstruction Services (DPS) to lead Preconstruction, Estimating and Project Management staff across regions, guiding performance, training, platform, controls and pursuit strategies. The DPS will also shape the marketing message for Design-Build and IPD services, including selling these professional services.

With 88+ years in business and 16 offices, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive real estate solutions nationwide.