Preconstruction Executive-Design Build-DC Metro

The PCM utilizes their well-rounded construction experience to lead the development of potential projects from opportunity through signed contract and hand-off to our operations teams. The project development entails budgeting, both conceptual and trade-assisted, constructability reviews, schedule development, value engineering, design management, and effectively communicating these elements to clients, partners, and other stakeholders.

Client Details

My client is a leading commercial general contractor proudly serving the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. With a rich history of successful project delivery, they have earned a reputation for excellence in construction and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Core Values: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality are at the heart of everything they do. We believe in building not only exceptional structures but also enduring relationships with our clients, partners, and team members.

Commitment to Excellence: As a local DC general contractor, they understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the vibrant and dynamic construction landscape of the nation's capital.

Community Engagement: They take pride in our deep-rooted connection to the local community. My client actively participates in initiatives that contribute to the betterment of the neighborhoods they serve.

Description

• Develop, from scratch, using the past ten years of historic data, a market pricing database
• Lead the Guaranteed Maximum Price development for Design-build and Design-bid-build projects from inception to procurement
• Candidate must excel at developing directionally accurate budgets at concept, schematic, and design development phases
• Candidate must excel at communicating something to clients and architects
• Candidate must posses the leadership skills to work with other departments to deliver a complete and accurate GMP with minimal oversight by senior leadership
• Create a preconstruction data management process
• Preconstruction budgeting template that integrates with estimating as the documents progress
• Develop and maintain unit pricing for conceptual and schematic budgeting purposes across multiple project types
• Assemble GMP and other owner deliverables
• Review and evaluate the contents of the submission and adjust for risk
• Create and maintain a subcontractor pricing process that includes the following:
  • Prepare scope sheets for every pricing exercise. Scope sheets should contain enough detail for the stage of the construction documents
  • Develop a system for insuring adequate subcontractor participation in every pricing effort
  • Develop a system for organization and scope generation that is teachable and repeatable
• Lead pursuits through the preconstruction process, from lead through contract, to turnover to operations
• Coordinate RFP responses and pursuits with Estimating, Marketing, and Operations teams
• Bring new pursuits
• Provide value engineering suggestions and guidance to project teams
• Lead collaboration with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts
• Prepare/Review detailed scope sheets for trade contractor bidding
• Perform quantity take-offs for a variety of building components and systems
• Review and analyze trade contractor proposals for price, scope, and fit for the project
• Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to ensure complete and accurate budget development
• Develop and/or QC project schedules during the preconstruction phase
• Oversee preparation of owner deliverables (e.g. GMP summaries, Qualifications, Allowances)
• Identify key decisions needed from project stakeholders to maintain project schedules
• Understand and, where necessary, lead the permitting process

Profile

• • Bachelor's degree or related experience
  • 5+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction commercial construction projects
  • Deep understanding of Budget/Estimate organization and the project life cycle in the commercial construction market
  • Familiarity with the DC metro AEC market
  • Experience with broad range of project types including Base Building, Multifamily, K-12, and civic (libraries, recreation centers)
  • Experience with range of project delivery methods and contract types including Lump Sum, CMAR, Design-Build, and GMP
  • Able to quickly assemble Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets for clients
  • Desire to build strong relationships with local trade partners and design consultants
  • Able to use quantity take-off software
  • Able to organize and lead productive meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and subcontractors to move projects forward
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to proactively identify and solve challenges
  • Highly organized with an ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Leverage leadership skills to set strategies and drive projects to completion

Sounds like something you think you would be a good fit for? Submit your resume now and it will be reviewed within 48 hours!

Job Offer

• Leadership role
• Competitive Compensation package
• Full benefits package
• Family oriented / down to earth corporate culture
• 401K Match
• Bonus Eligibility

Sounds like something you think you would be a good fit for? Submit your resume now and it will be reviewed within 48 hours!

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