Preconstruction Executive

Compensation Range

$140,000.00 - $230,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:

The Preconstruction Executive is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of all preconstruction activities and manages personnel. They provide counsel on complex preconstruction matters and implement department process, procedures, and company best practices.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties 

• Able to perform all essential Senior Preconstruction Manager responsibilities. 
   

Vision  

• Ensure team executes department strategy, vision, and business goals. 

• Infuses vision and purpose to the team and communicates how efforts fit into the big picture.  
   

Leadership & Alignment 

• Oversee preconstruction activities, budgets, and resources in assigned division(s). 

• Monitors preconstruction budgets and conducts regular cost analysis (active projects, staff budgets, spending, etc.) to identify risk and opportunities.  

• Effectively interacts with internal and external stakeholders to maintain trusted partnerships and achieve divisional and regional objectives.  
   

Strategic Talent Planning 

• Actively coaches, mentors, and oversees development and hiring or for their assigned team. 

• Empowers team members to meet their job duties and responsibilities and conducts employee performance evaluations for direct reports. 
   

Best-in-Class Execution 

• Take lead in estimating/preconstruction activities on complex projects (preparing estimates, developing schedules, creating cost models, etc.)  

• Reviews schedules, status reports, risk registers, and variance reports for accuracy and improvement opportunities.   

• Conduct or advise on constructability reviews, design elements, and value analysis. Serve as document reviewer and coach team members on best practices.  

• Lead and/or oversee the project transition from preconstruction to operations to ensure a positive client experience.  

• Lead preconstruction meetings, communicate department updates, and ensure team is aligned on team priorities. 

• Assist with contract negotiations and identifying early project risks to mitigate future operation issues.  

• Report on preconstruction projects/activities and make improvement recommendations to leadership.  
   

Market Development & Diversification 

• Partner with Operations to identify lead opportunities and implement strategies to secure work.  

• Participate in pursuits/business development activities (proposals, interviews, etc.)  

• Develop strong networks and attend industry events to promote Swinerton services in current and prospective markets. 

• Complete other responsibilities and activities as assigned. 
   

Minimum Experience and Requirements 

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent working experience