Preconstruction Director - Construction - Knoxville, TN - JN-052025-6734588

Opportunity to lead the Knoxville Preconstruction Team
This company prides themselves on key communication on large projects

About Our Client

Our client is a local Knoxville General Contractor recognized for their quality of work and exceptional leadership. With a focus on innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction, this General Contractor has a strong backlog of repeat clients and upcoming projects; hence why they are looking for a Pre-construction member to join their team. Specializing in large Commercial and Multifamily projects. They offer exciting and challenging opportunities that promote personal and professional growth. Committing to always doing what is right requires a significant dedication, and are fully committed to this principle. Their culture is inherent to them and remains steadfast. Credibility serves as the cornerstone of their values.

Job Description

The Pre-Construction Director will:

Solicit and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients
Prepare and submit proposals, within time-frame and following up until closed
Facilitate an effective hand-off to the project manager, engineers and architects
Monitor budgets throughout the construction process
Evaluate and prepare pricing for change orders.
Update & maintain accurate pipeline reports, track leads, bookings, forecasting, reporting
Build out a small department of other estimating professionals
Flexible enough to handle some project management duties
Ability to lead from the front
Utilize technology to actualize on effective project and cost delivery

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

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
3-6 years of experience in Construction
ground-up Commercial construction experience
Working knowledge of commercial construction technology and details. Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings
Ideal candidate will be proficient with Onscreen Takeoff Program Technologies
Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients.