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Director of Preconstruction

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ryancompanies logoRyancompanies · Minneapolis
Full-timeOn-site1d ago
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The base salary may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities.Eligibility:Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.Competitive SalaryMedical, Dental and Vision BenefitsRetirement and Savings BenefitsFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityEducational AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance and Wellness ProgramsParenting BenefitsEmployee Discount ProgramsPet insuranceRyan Foundation - charitable matching fundsPaid Time for Volunteer EventsRyan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Notice to Candidates:Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate infHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule

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Job Description: Ryan Companies is growing! The Director of Preconstruction Services (DPS) will provide the leadership, guidance, training, platform, controls and monitoring for Preconstruction, Estimating and Project Management staff to consistently perform pursuit, preconstruction, estimating and procurement across all regions. The DPS will also be responsible for the overall marketing message of DB, IPD and preconstruction services, including selling of these professional services. Some things you can expect to do: Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition. Raise the level of preconstruction services delivered on projects by Preconstruction and Project Management staff by providing: Pursuit best practices; Templates, tools, and processes to accurately scope, schedule and budget during the preconstruction phase of projects; effective design-management skills and supporting materials (ex., Design Scope/Estimate Log); Cost history, and current market data, with various levels of detail to support accurate estimating from the conceptual to detailed level; Procurement strategies and supporting materials; Intuitive and easy-to-access tools to support the items above; Training to support the items above. Promote Design-Build and IPD project delivery methods internally and externally. Promote competitive pricing and procurement strategies. Provide continuing education in building systems. Sell the value of preconstruction/design management services on project pursuits. Help to balance/leverage workload across all regions for Preconstruction and Estimating staff. Share best practices and lessons learned across all regions for Preconstruction and Estimating staff. Identify, define and manage positions that are needed nationally for Preconstruction and Estimating (ex., administrators of estimate template, MEP Specialists, cost analysts, etc.). Assesses and promotes professional development for direct reports. Implements, and holds team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives. Candidate Requirements: Four-year college degree in construction management or construction engineering. Minimum 10 years construction experience and 5 years in preconstruction role. Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably. Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating. Makes effective and convincing presentations. Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing. Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities. Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others. Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans. Thorough understanding of the design/build and IPD delivery processes. Thorough understanding of value design and budget control during the planning and design phases. Thorough knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes. Maintains balance of costs and aesthetic quality. (no "slash & burn").


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