POSITION: Director of Preconstruction
REPORT TO: Sr. Vice President
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Exempt
LOCATION: Omaha, NE

GENERAL SUMMARY
 
Full-time position for MCL Construction, a 30+ year general contractor working primarily in commercial construction and based in Omaha, NE.  Functions as a key member of the management team and leads preconstruction and estimating efforts of MCL.  The essential duties of the Director of Preconstruction are to work with owners, architects, and MCL personnel in the development of conceptual, schematic, design, and construction document estimates, as required by the situation; and which provide our clients with high quality solutions at competitive costs.  The Director of Preconstruction manages the workload and development of the preconstruction/estimating staff.  Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.  Minimal travel is required. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Manage an extensive pipeline of diverse, ground-up and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, and MCL personnel on construction projects throughout the many phases of project development and execution.
• Manage the efforts of the Preconstruction/Estimating staff as it prepares detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and lump sum).
• Manage workloads and schedules of self and subordinates to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the preconstruction phase and/or bidding period.
• Assemble General Conditions in collaboration with MCL’s operations team.
• Develop and maintain a cost history database to be used in developing budgets and estimates throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Remain up to date on trends in the industry with respect to estimating methods and technology, methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wages and related costs, productivity rates, and working rules.
• In collaboration with MCL’s project and operations teams look for opportunities to lead process improvements using Lean, virtual design and construction (VDC), integrated project delivery (IPD), and other progressive practices.
• Foster and enhance MCL relationships with owners and architects.
• Develop and ensure adherence by staff to MCL estimating policies and procedures, as well as other corporate policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings with owners, architects, MCL personnel, subcontractors and others in pursuit and execution of MCL work.
• Hire and actively develop pre-construction and estimating staff. Facilitate comprehensive training and development of staff for successful careers with MCL, and in the industry.
• Work with professionalism at all times including with: Supervisor, peers in the company, others in the company, and all external contacts including owners, owner’s representatives, architects, subcontractors, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong work ethic/dedicated
• Passionate about construction, process improvement, employee development
• Thorough in all aspects of position and in management of staff
• Ability to coordinate or manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Works well in a team environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
            
Educational background of top candidates could be from a variety of fields including:  Preconstruction, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Construction, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural), Urban Planning, Campus Master Planning, Facilities Master Planning, and other related fields.  Ten or more years of experience in management-level positions will be expected of top candidates.  An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.  Skill set to include cost estimating and estimate analysis (conceptual, schematic, design, and construction), RFP/Q preparation and analysis, scheduling, knowledge of various construction methods and installation procedures, purchasing, contract negotiations, presentations, and management of personnel.  Candidates will be technology literate and proficient in the Microsoft environment (Excel, Word, Outlook) and estimating software platforms (e.g. Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)  Experience in GMP and CMAR contracting models is a plus.