Director of Preconstruction

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
The Director of Preconstruction will oversees the planning and budgeting phases of construction projects, ensuring accurate cost estimates and effective resource allocation before construction begins. They will lead a team of estimators and project managers, coordinating efforts to develop project scopes, timelines, and strategies to mitigate risks while aligning with client expectations.
  • High Base Salary, Bonus Potential, Growth Opportunities, Family Oriented Company
  • Make a huge impact within a well-established and reputable firm in Chicago, IL

About Our Client

My client provides Construction Management and General Contracting services to clients in the Commercial and Hospitality markets. They foster relationships with their clients to add value. Their focus is on complex projects in regulated markets. They are in the midst of a successful growth plan allowing for the intake of larger projects with a goal to take on $300M in pipeline by next year.

Job Description

  • Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.
  • Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.
  • Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
  • Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and company
  • Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
  • Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
  • Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
  • Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
  • Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
  • Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years experience in construction
  • Bachelors Degree in a Construction Related Field
  • Experience with both hard bidding and conceptual bidding
  • Successful track record with industrial construction projects
  • Have great organizational skills, and be able to handle complex responsibilities.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Outlook & Excel.
  • Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.
  • Ability to negotiate terms and conditions.
  • Knowledge of project management and accounting fundamentals relating to the construction industry

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary between $130,000-$160,000, depending on project experience and skills
  • 10%-15% yearly bonuses based upon performance
  • 401K + 5% match
  • Profit sharing (up to 15%)
  • PTO-15 days with paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Dental, vision, healthcare, PPO/HMO
  • HSA account
  • Car allowance $800/mo
  • Gas card
  • Gym membership
  • Certifications/construction-related courses paid for
Contact
James d'Ambrosio
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6580574

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
James d'Ambrosio
Job Reference
JN-112024-6580574