Director of Preconstruction and Estimating

Position SummaryThe Director of Preconstruction and Estimating is responsible for leading the preconstruction effort on projects ranging from $100K to $5M infrastructure projects, targeting existing and new markets identified as part of Apex's strategic and tactical planning efforts. The preconstruction team includes estimating, precon manager, marketing and business development. The director will be responsible for the successful launch of the estimating and preconstruction database, and integration with the Apex ERP. As director, they will be responsible for working with clients from project identification through handoff to the operations team. Following successful implementation of the estimating database, the director will be responsible for coordinating with the operations team to spearhead the implementation of field tracking and project management database.Responsibilities:GeneralAssists with development and implementation of department policies and procedures.Assists with maintenance, evaluation, and optimization of department software, as well as evaluating and implementing new software and technology to improve the department.Marketing/Maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, clients and owners through regular meetings as well as trade associations and professional development associationsBusiness DevelopmentBuild relationships with key design partners, subcontractor partners, project developers, owners, and architects.Pre-qualificationAssists in identifying new and qualified subcontractors and material suppliers for subcontractor databaseComplete prequalification process for strategic clients (e.g., Denver Water, DOTI, Xcel, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU), etc.)Bid TrackingMaintain subscriptions to key RFP/RFB/RFQ sources (e.g., BidNetDirect, ConstructConnect, etc.)Maintain bid board for upcoming, current, and submitted proposals, bids, SOQs (e.g., Pipeline Suite, Procore, etc.)Guides the Marketing Coordinator (is this the right title?) to track bid and proposal opportunities, and track prequalification requirements.EstimatingCoordinate with Chief Estimator on current bidding opportunitiesManage pursuit teams on complex projects.Interface with the client to understand their needs and incorporate those needs in all budgets and related documentation.Assists Operations team to develop and distribute project postmortem report. Incorporates postmortem information to create unit price job cost history.PreconstructionTrain and develop team members on alternative delivery best practicesReviews and assigns scope packages to team members on pre-construction efforts.Proactively coordinate the preconstruction process to provide accurate costs, constructability, and scheduling information to the client and Apex Team.When needed, acts as a pre-construction team member on larger projects taking direction from the lead pre-construction manager for that project. While acting as a team member, effectively manages assigned scopes and provides clear and complete handoff of scopes when re-assigned to another project or project shifts to operations for buy out.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesOversee marketing coordinator, bid coordinator, Chief Estimator Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in construction management, civil engineering or related area preferred.Minimum of 5 years of civil/utilities construction experienceMinimum of 3 years in a supervisory estimating position working on projects valued in excess of $2 millionEstimating experience and familiarity with projects in the civil, federal, residential, commercial and multi-family markets.Extensive knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and accounts required.Excellent computer skills and advanced proficiency in mathematics and MS Office.Familiarity with HeavyBid, B2W Estimate, or similar is a prerequisiteExperience with AutoCad, Revit, Bluebeam, preferred.Strong communication, relationship, and facilitation / presentation skills.Ability to build rapport and speak to clients, employees, and all levels of leadership, clearly, professionally, and tactfully.Ability to lead in a fast-paced, challenging environment as an integral part of a teamNecessary Attributes:Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities, management styles and team compositionsStrong analytical ability, the capacity to interpret data and make recommendationsTeam player and with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to manage a team in an efficient and effective mannerSelf-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust possess strong technology skillsEstimated Job Closing: 1/31/25

Created: 2025-01-16