Director of Preconstruction - Religious & Cultural

In this role, you will manage the preconstruction efforts for our Religious & Cultural market and have overall responsibility for the group pricing efforts. You will be a key leader in the entire work acquisition process, including management, coordination, and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project.

Haskell brings both global reach and specialized expertise to Religious & Cultural projects, combining the scale to meet diverse needs worldwide with the craftsmanship required to deliver the intricate finishes that define houses of worship.

Job Responsibilities:

Assists the Market Lead and VP of Planning and Development in developing the Market strategy, vision, and business planning process
• Coordinates, manages, supervises, and trains preconstruction members and support staff
• Establishes and maintains relationships with existing and new clients
• Participates with the preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
• Attends and participates in business meetings, industry events, and conferences
• Participates in and assists in attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining top caliber talent
• Oversees, prepares and analyzes cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period
• Coordinates and ensures that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
• Ensures and/or produces progress estimates at design milestones, evaluates material and system costs, reviews document progress and coordination, builds and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Assures that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project
• Oversees, plans and/or leads the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate
• Ensures that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management
• Creates and maintains schedules for all preconstruction activities
• Ensures that clear scopes-of-work are written
• Ensures that bidders are pre-qualified
• Reviews project constructability and value analysis
• Ensures estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project
• Monitors monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments
• Assists and/or manages the preconstruction department budget
• Participates in the transition meetings between the preconstruction and operations teams

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent plus 12 years of experience; or 16 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Relevant experience managing preconstruction for large-scale projects with an emphasis on highly complex projects
• Demonstrated preconstruction experience for international projects
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically as project requires
• Experience leading and developming team members
• Fundamental knowledge of contracts and project accounting
• Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements with conceptual ability to work with minimal information
• Knowledge of construction, materials, market conditions and trade practices
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of preconstruction software tools
• Demonstrated imaginative, innovative, and succinct approach to a project
• Detailed and deadline oriented, well-organized, and ability to prioritize
• Excellent oral and written skills

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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