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Preconstruction Project Executive

Job Description:

 

The Preconstruction Executive reports directly to the Vice President of Preconstruction and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the department’s preconstruction strategy. The Preconstruction Executive is a key leadership role that will oversee the execution of the preconstruction process from beginning to end. This will include feasibility studies, budgets from conceptual design to bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. The ideal candidate will act as the liaison to HITT’s clients, both external owners and internal operations teams, and to the Preconstruction team. The Preconstruction Executive is a group leader within the department, which would have Senior and Preconstruction Managers to this role. A Preconstruction Executive may be assigned the role of Bid Captain at the discretion of the Vice President of Preconstruction, and in this role will be responsible for all aspects of preparing and presenting a full pricing deliverable to HITT’s clients. As a Bid Captain, this role requires leading and providing direction to internal preconstruction team members, implementing a bid strategy, posting of final bids in HPM, and final deliverable accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

· Lead team in all aspects of bid and budget deliverables

· Ability to lead mega projects as Bid Captain with the support from department staff

· Provide critical insights and seek feedback to improve any and all aspects of services during preconstruction

· Provide complete preconstruction services to our Clients, Design teams and Operations teams with minimal oversight

· Prepare and analyze bid or budget proposals to include; current market conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates and subcontractor input for complete and accurate proposals to our clients

· Present technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented pricing information

· Provide oversight within the department, to reinforce the Preconstruction Standard Operating Procedures to all team members

· Direct manager for Senior and Preconstruction Managers

· Direct oversight of Senior and Preconstruction Manager, leading as Bid Captain for specific work type

· Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and HITT Operations) throughout process including attendance at design meetings as a HITT representative during preconstruction phase services

· Provide various pricing services for our core market sectors from conceptual estimates to complete construction bid documents

· Ability to create internal estimate for entire project, inclusive of individual trade packages with assistance from trade managers from Conceptual, Schematic, and Design Development phases. Which include understanding of logistics, constructability, schedule, and multi phasing

· Strong knowledge and experience with major trades, components, scheduling and coordination of construction projects

· Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines

· Identify and communicate cost saving solutions both internally and externally

· Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved

· Assist with on-going training of all staff members

· Lead as Bid Captain in all aspects of assigned bid and budget deliverables from start, Precon Kick-off to finish, Precon deliverable, within HITT Pricing Model

· Prepare and analyze bid or budget proposals to include; current market conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates and subcontractor input for complete and accurate proposals to our clients

· Present technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented pricing information

· Bid Captain responsible for ‘Post to Summary’ in HPM Trade Scope, after reviewing sub proposal with Trade Manager

· Bid Captain also responsible for selection of Sub for ‘Carried’ value in HPM Trade Summary

· Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and HITT Operations) throughout process including attendance at design meetings as a HITT representative during preconstruction phase services

· Provide Variance Summary from previous pricing effort for each trade package and total project costs for internal and external presentations

· Assist Operations with In-Direct costs for inclusion within HPM for: General Conditions, General Requirements, Insurance and Fees

· Assemble of Bid Book for each project deliverable inclusive of Executive Summary, Variance Summary, Leveled trade packages, etc for specific project requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field preferred

· (5) to (10) years of commercial general contracting preconstruction or operations experience preferred

· (3) to (5) years field experience or close involvement with projects under construction

· Clear & Concise communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

· Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations

· Analyze construction documents and identify missing details and components required to provide a complete system or scope

· Meticulous attention to detail

· Timeline and Deadline oriented

· Technically proficient at reading and interpreting technical reports such as Geotechnical Reports.

· Understand Building Code and LEED Requirements

· Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel

· On Screen Take-off (OST)

· Adobe products, including Bluebeam

· DESTINI Estimator, a plus

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, section RCW 49.58.110, the base salary range for this position is:

$130,000.00 - $185,000.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.

In accordance with Washington’s Senate Bill 5123, HITT Contracting will only base initial hiring decisions on drug screenings non-inclusive of cannabis. This law does not apply to applicants seeking positions that require a federal background investigation of security clearance or positions identified as safety sensitive. These positions include safety professionals, any level of superintendent or project manager, MEP or QC professionals, project engineers and construction interns.