Director of Preconstruction at LGE – Dallas, Texas

Position Overview

The Texas based Director of Preconstruction is responsible for the management and coordination of construction projects during the preconstruction phase. This includes estimating, scheduling, plan review and design overview. Oversees the Texas based Estimating Department, coordinates the architect and design consultants, and is a main point of contact for project owners from project concept through the preconstruction phase. Director of Preconstruction shall report directly to the Regional Vice President.

Functions of Position

Director of Preconstruction will assist in LGE’s goals, strategies, and planning for construction. This includes master consultant agreements, standard outline specifications, details, construction methodology, and implementing various processes to achieve a successful project as defined by budget, schedule, and owner satisfaction. This person must be able to define and understand LGE’s proprietary/preferred construction practices and implement them in the preconstruction phase. Tasks and duties to include:

• Coordinate and manage activities of Design and Estimating Departments on all projects from PDA through permitting.
• Provide weekly status updates for projects in preconstruction. (Estimating tracker)
• Partner with and be an active participant with Business Development in the pursuit of winning new work.
• Create a preconstruction schedule for each project that includes design, contract timing, estimating, and anticipated construction start date.
• Manage the Texas Estimating Department for timely distribution of plans and receipt of subcontractor bids and V/E suggestions. Work with design and engineering teams on compiling a list of V/E items and plan corrections necessary.
• Review cost estimates at design milestones and evaluate material and system costs.
• Assure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with ownership, construction department, and VP of Preconstruction.
• Establish strategy for execution of plans, engineering and permitting.
• Attend all Texas Blanks, Blueline, 75%, and Owner’s meetings. Review constructability and potential cost savings of the plans in each of these phases and communicate notes with the Construction Department.
• Review Bluelines and confirm the contents of the drawings match the outline Specification Letter in the Phased Development Agreement and are in line with LGE’s preferred construction methods. Ensure all previously listed comments by Owner, Estimating, or other have been addressed.
• Review and endorse all consultant contracts for each project. Ensure each cost is captured for every project and properly accounted for when handing over to the construction team.
• Coordination of external architect and consultant relationships.
• Create & track Project Team and task list with all consultants and reports required. Confirm all reports and documents are available for each project as required for design.
• Meet regularly with the Regional Vice President and VP or Preconstruction to discuss project details, schedules, methods, subcontractor performance and overall company preconstruction goals/initiatives.
• Coordinate the transition meeting from Preconstruction to Construction

Required Attributes

TEAM SPIRIT is a must!! Proactive, dependable, supervisory experience, skilled in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and Adobe. Excellent work ethic, verbal and COMMUNICATION skills. Provide leadership in strengthening internal communication with staff at all levels throughout the company; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment. A degree in construction management or equivalent work experience. 8 – 10 years’ experience in the construction / architecture profession with project management, estimating and design background.

Reporting

LGE’s Director of Preconstruction reports directly to the Regional Vice President. Bi-weekly meetings with VP of Preconstruction to provide communication related to business issues, questions and any matter that requires discussion. Weekly Estimating. Weekly Estimating Tracker updates.

Evaluation

Annual review by the Regional Vice President to include peer input. Review will be based on interactions and engagement with the TEAM, evidence of how you demonstrate company values, ability to manage workload and competency in the execution of your duties. A positive attitude, interactions with clients, and team spirit will have a lot to do with the overall review.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LGE Design Build provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the Team.