Preconstruction Director

The Weitz Company is hiring a Preconstruction Director to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL and lead our preconstruction and estimating team! The Preconstruction Director will ensure outstanding service is delivered through our preconstruction services. They will provide leadership and direction to the preconstruction and estimating department by providing oversight and strategic direction. This crucial position will play an active role by being both hands on with the work itself, while providing excellent leadership and mentorship to the department.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What Youll Do:

• Perform conceptual estimates and actively participate in the development and evaluation of owners' feasibility studies as requested or required
• Review and provide reliable and timely feedback on all estimates, schedules, and other necessary documents throughout the design phase for accuracy, appropriate level of detail, and high standard of expectations
• Accept responsibility for accuracy of all estimating, scheduling, strategies, and communications documents throughout the preconstruction period, whether prepared individually or by the support staff
• Provide excellent leadership to the preconstruction and estimating team including opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship
• Develop, nurture, and maintain relationships with clients and partners to ensure superior service, project success, and future project opportunities
• Support the Business Development team in the RFP process by developing conceptual estimates, ROM budgets, and high-level project schedules
  
• Assist with interview preparation, sales presentations, and take the lead in the closing of successful projects
• Manage the preconstruction process efficiently with a keen awareness and understanding of the needs of the clients as well as the goals of the company and the timely completion of the preconstruction process
• Exhibit a professional understanding of cost, market impacts, governing authority, constructability, scheduling, design, and value analysis
• Understand the construction contract, including the general conditions, to ensure the project risks are accounted for in the estimates and scope of work
• Understand risks associated within the industry, advise/make recommendations to the project team on potential problems, and identify/minimize/eliminate high-risk scope items
• Understand market pricing for both project types as well as individual trades and provide guidance for checking that detailed estimates are in line with the market
• Understand pricing trends, escalation, and be able to provide clients advice on future project costs

What Were Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of extensive experience with estimating and project management working for a large commercial contractor is required
  • Must be proficient as a chief estimator capable of leading a team on projects from $25m to $150m+
  • Must be able to perform conceptual estimating
  • Experience working for a general contractor (GC) on projects including aviation, education, senior living, municipal, and/or resorts/hospitality required
  • History of leading, developing, and mentoring a successful team
• Skills:
  • Excellent construction knowledge and project management and estimating skills
  • Firm understanding of both the preconstruction and the building side of the project
  • Analytical and able to see a project through all phases
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and coach others, both formally and informally
  • High level of professionalism and business acumen
  • Extremely organized and comfortable multi-tasking
  • Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and client relations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
• Technology:
• • Strong experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Bluebeam, as well as various estimating software.
  • WinEst experience is preferred but not required
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-basedsubsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicablestate and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.Click hereto review our Privacy Notice.

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