Director of Preconstruction - SAIIA

Overview

The Director of Pre-Construction position is responsible for the firm’s pre-construction activities which include estimating, design management and project development. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the management, leadership and mentorship of the estimating manager and his team members and providing him them the leadership, support and expertise regarding the bid management process, cost databases, estimating software and implementing/improving estimating practices. Additional responsibilities include pre-bid attendance, managing the project development team members, leading Client meetings, leading the design-management process as it relates to project development during pre-construction phase. The ideal candidate should have proven high level construction estimating experience, personnel management experience, design management experience as well as leadership and mentoring skills. Heavy civil groundwork experience is required, ash and coal remediation experience is strongly preferred.

The candidate must be able to represent the firm at an executive level internally & externally. He or She should also possess an understanding of contractual requirements, conceptual estimating, design drawings (P&ID, PFD, etc.) and project specifications and be able to understand risk assessment analysis and have estimating abilities in multiple markets and geographic locations. This role will be responsible for the management, growth, and development of the estimating department.

This position is located in Birmingham, Alabama (learn about the area: https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/birmingham-living). A vehicle allowance is included and Relocation Assistance is Provided! 

Company Overview: 

Saiia Construction Company LLC leverages over 70 years of site development and maintenance experience to help industrial organizations develop and/or expand sites and proactively manage facility environments. To learn more, visit www.saiia.com

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage & mentor estimating department manager and employees, including employees working remotely. 
• Represent company management when presenting to potential clients, detailing Saiia’s capabilities in connection with business development efforts. 
• Close coordination with other company executives to help effectuate the firm’s strategic planning effort. 
• Develop department protocol for best design management and estimating practices. 
• Perform functions inherent to a manager/supervisory position through directing, planning, organizing, and coordinating. 
• Attend technical and professional meetings and seminars as necessary. 
• Responsible in identifying the Project Development and Estimating Department’s needs including resources and staffing allocation. 
• Establish timelines and estimating goals for effective and timely submittals. 
• Work to achieve the department objectives and ensure career path alignment for all department employees. 
• Review and approve data submitted by staff including proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations. 
• Collaborate closely with Saiia’s Civil Projects Group on all related pricing efforts. 
• Ensure quality of services provided by the estimating staff meets project requirements. 
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration on estimates between all disciplines and parties. 
• Provide risk and cost comparison analysis on estimates. 
• Identify required tools and technology requirements to allocate in departmental budget. 

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management or related accreditation with a minimum of 15 years work experience within the construction industry.  

• Minimum 10 years of experience in team leadership and management within the construction industry.  

• Additional education in continuing education courses, and other professional and technical training.  

• High level of experience in estimating for large projects and extensive software knowledge  

• Proven management experience, a history of leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring others successfully.  

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast-paced environment.  

• Must have project scheduling and document control experience.  

• Superior communication, management, and organization development skills.  

• Demonstrate an expertise relative to constructability as applied to construction methods and materials, and the economics involved with advance knowledge of construction, construction management, and design-build construction obtained through a combination of experience and education.  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.  

• Proficiency and production in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.), and estimating software; InEight Estimate/Hard$, Bluebeam, & Agtek.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Team leadership, management & mentorship, including managing remote teams. 
• Effective meeting leadership 
• Organization & Communication 
• Conceptual Budgets 
• Design Development Budgets & Control Estimates 
• Quantity Take-Offs 
• Cost Analysis 
• Construction Means & Methods
• Design management
• Value Engineering  
• Project Scheduling 
• Project approach/ Scope
• Maintaining accurate meeting minutes & other relevant project documentation
• Contract negotiations  

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $160,000 - $200,000 / year, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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