Director of Preconstruction - Rochester, Mankato, Iowa

• Proactively delivers The Knutson Experience to all Knutson clients, design partners, trade partners, and fellow employees.
• Works with Operations and Business Development (BD) to successfully pursue and secure profitable work for Knutson Construction.
• Serves as the local office in-house point of contact for preconstruction services.
• Manages the Preconstruction and Estimating teams to complete all bids on time.
• Leads and/or completes Conceptual/Program estimates for RFP responses.
• Represents Preconstruction in the sales process through project interviews, client interactions, and other industry networking.
• Works collaboratively with Operations and BD to develop risk logs and mitigation/execution plans, including ensuring risk mitigation elements are included in estimates.
• Actively advocates for and sells Knutson Trade Service (self-perform) work to customers and industry partners as necessary to maximize Knutson Trade Service work.
• Promotes Knutson through support of BD activities and personal involvement in the community.
• Leads Preconstruction services for marquee projects, including but not limited to:

• Provides real-time estimates and budget/program feedback to all stakeholders as applicable.
• Prepares and oversees cost models for schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
• Prepares and oversees system analysis, long term maintenance studies and value engineering processes.
• Oversees and reviews project schedules, logistics plans, and phasing plans completed by Operations for negotiated work.
• Develops accurate cost estimates including equipment, general conditions, front end materials and labor, ensuring estimates are coordinated with project managers' front-end specifications, scopes of work, schedules, phasing, and logistical plans.
• Oversees and prepares subcontractor bid analysis and buyout processes.
• Prices self-perform labor, material, and equipment using historic data, experience, and subcontractor/supplier pricing.
• Prepares and leads development of Preconstruction documentation for sales presentations.
• Oversees the process of developing proposal manuals, scopes of work, front-end specifications, and general conditions details.
• Develops and manages the selection, training, coaching, and performance of Knutson Preconstruction staff to attract and retain a high-performing professional workforce.
• Identifies training and development opportunities for Preconstruction department employees to ensure ongoing career development.
• Collaboratively promotes and leverages the use of innovation & technology throughout the preconstruction process.
• Works with Operations to conduct reviews on projects to determine reasons for profitability or losses; incorporates lessons learned and reviews owner/architect relationships throughout projects.
• Prepares and oversees General Conditions and Fee (GC & Fee) Calculator on all types of projects.
• All other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field. A minimum of 10+ years of preconstruction experience or Associate's Degree in a construction related field and 15+ years of preconstruction experience. Experience with large-scale projects, and projects in Knutson's core markets preferred (Healthcare, Education, Government, Science & Technology).

• Knowledge of and skill in recommending software technology needed to leverage business operations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to mentor, motivate, and develop a team.
• Skill in written communication to meet purpose and audience.
• Skill in developing accurate estimates.
• Skill in organizing, interpreting, and reporting numerical data to support project estimates and recommendations.
• Skill of conducting cost/benefit analyses including identifying variables and translating them into financial data to assess alternative actions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues that can arise within a construction project and propose appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in using preconstruction software, estimating tools, and project management software.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, accurately, and on time.
• The Director of Preconstruction for Rochester, Mankato, and Iowa must be willing to travel to offices and project sites throughout their assigned markets/regions on a regular and reasonable basis to effectively provide support, which will sometimes include overnight trips. The Director of Preconstruction may create a flexible travel schedule that aligns office and project support needs with personal and professional commitments. It is anticipated that travel may be required 10% of the time, with actual travel fluctuating based on project support needs and where the incumbent lives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field. A minimum of 10+ years of preconstruction experience or Associate's Degree in a construction related field and 15+ years of preconstruction experience. Experience with large-scale projects, and projects in Knutson's core markets preferred (Healthcare, Education, Government, Science & Technology).

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