Director of Preconstruction

Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Director of Preconstruction Work Location: Phoenix, AZ Duration: Full Time Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management or related field is preferred. 7 years Job Description & Responsibilities: Provides leadership and direct report development to ensure performance objectives are achieved for both the team and organization. Ensures policies and best practices are followed while conducting timely performance management conversations with team members. Supports recruitment efforts within preconstruction team to fill open positions. Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal team members and groups. Actively builds and maintains relationships with key customer accounts and professionals. Supports the development of and participates in customer presentations on specific project proposals. Communicates the outcome of presentations and relays specific customer expectations that will influence contract performance. Meets with customers to provide advice and planning during preconstruction phase to ensure project success. Has detailed understanding of project delivery methods of plan spec, design-assist, and design-build. Has detailed understanding of contractual procurement methods and reimbursable terms. Has detailed understanding of the various design phases to include SD, DD, and CD documents. Partners with design team to guide and/or lead the design effort for early involvement projects. Oversees successful and well-organized transition for sold projects to operations teams. Creates accurate conceptual budgets based off minimal information. Reviews all estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal proposals. Produces project estimates using prescribed forms, industry recognized techniques and client standardized processes. Communicates all project issues through the appropriate channels of management in a timely manner. Monitors all addenda, scope changes and bid forms to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner. Provides assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required. Oversees bid-day vendor and subcontractor analysis to ensure project requirements are clearly understood in preconstruction approach. Maintains project probables in craft labor forecasting system to ensure accurate reflection of business unit capacity. Works with operations leadership to align project team availability with targeted project pursuits. Leads pursuit meetings to ensure alignment with business development, preconstruction, operations, and engineering resources with business goals. Operates with a strong sense of urgency in meeting both internal and external deadlines. Has detailed understanding of mechanical, plumbing, process and cleanroom architectural requirements. Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management or related field is preferred. 7 years In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles. Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards. For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at www.paladininc.com. Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.

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