Director of Preconstruction
Norton, MA

The Director of Preconstruction will oversee and ensure the success of all preconstructions and estimating operations. Provide exemplary leadership to the preconstruction and estimating teams with a focus on promoting the organization’s core values. Ensure that all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, cost report planning, and purchase planning efforts and documents align with company goals. The position communicates plans and strategizes closely with Operations, Estimating, and Business Development teams. Mentor and provide training and development plans to team members and ensure individuals meet and exceed goals. Your expertise in electrical utility preconstruction and your ability to manage and lead a team will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develops, leads, and executes winning strategy to meet regional growth goals. Ensures scalability of Estimating and Preconstruction Departments to achieve business growth plans, systems, processes, policies, and team structure.
• Leads the Preconstruction team by regularly building and maintaining quality client relationships. Engages in client’s procurement process, providing support in budgeting, scheduling, and performance requirements for their project needs.
• Ensure the quality of preconstruction and estimating services meet Ryan Company standards of excellence. Develop and maintain the integrity of the process and standards for preconstruction activities. Regularly attend and participate in design meetings and contribute to the development of scope-of-work documents. Review drawings, specifications, and all other construction documents and communicate issues, accuracy of information and potential risks. Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management.
• Develop a project-specific client management strategy. Manages client expectations and communication based on contract specifications and the needs of the Owner.
• Partner with the Chief Estimator and estimating team regarding bid strategy decisions, responsible for positioning critical aspects of the project, including partnering with vendors and subcontractors. Oversees bid proposal process, including bid packages, bid documents, and subcontractor solicitation, as well as provides creative client solutions, leading to successful project outcomes. Leads the interview and presentation team strategy and process.
• Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure proper execution of construction plans and client expectations. Supports project management team with client relations during the initial phases of project construction, as needed. Support the Project Management team as required during the construction phase.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience in a preconstruction or related role. Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role in electrical preconstruction or equivalent combination of management in estimating and preconstruction.
• Experience in preconstruction for large electrical utility projects ranging from $5 to $50MM in value, primarily in Renewable Energy Markets (Solar and BESS) and Substations.
• Experience Estimating and leading an Estimating Department.
• Ability to consistently and effectively drive results that meet or exceed company goals
• Strong understanding of electrical construction in a large-scale commercial environment
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, CGs, and suppliers/vendors
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices
• Excellent communication skills – the ability to articulate a message, be persuasive, and explain complex information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite,
• Primavera, Bluebeam, and Accubid/Live Count

Company Benefits:

The Ryan Company offers a competitive salary with an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, accrued vacation time, and employer-matched 401k. The Ryan Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and reference checks.

Notice to External Search Firms:

The Ryan Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered The Ryan Company’s property; therefore, The Ryan Company, Inc. will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at The Ryan Company’s request only.