Director of Preconstruction
- Indianapolis, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Complete estimating staff oversight including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close and submittal.
- Self-perform preparation and ownership of estimates for overflow when estimating staff is backed up.
- Monitor and review project opportunities and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for potential pursuit. Coordinate with VP of Estimating and regional managers for go/no-go decisions.
- Salesforce management for opportunity tracking.
- Post bid budget creation and project setup/ERP system interface for successful pursuits.
- Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams.
- Prepare and lead weekly estimating schedule, progress and proposal review meetings.
- Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance for all goals and requirements.
- Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts.
- Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions.
- Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Present complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making.
- Working in a team-oriented environment and provide training and mentoring to others.
- Remain engaged with project and Operations Team throughout life of awarded projects.
- Develop business relationships within the regional marketplace. Active in local networking and client sponsored programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Large scale DOT and Municipal hard bids (focus on INDOT) as well as private market pursuits.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design Build, CMGC and P3 is a plus but not required
- 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating. Extensive experience in earth moving, underground utilities, structural concrete/bridge construction is preferred.
- Prior experience managing an estimating team at a level of Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager or equivalent.
- Ability to manage estimating staff and complete estimate oversight.
- Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Must be capable managing time for self and for management of others and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently.
- Limited travel will be required for bid close meetings at Rockford or Springfield offices, pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office events, etc.
- Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines.
- Proficiency in Bid2Win or HCSS and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Viewpoint Vista, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Salesforce, AgTek and AutoCad experience is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan