Divisional Preconstruction Director

Company: Gilbane Building Company
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

Divisional Preconstruction Director



Job Locations

US-NY-New York - US-NY-Albany






Requisition ID

2025-10093



Category

Preconstruction






































Overview









The Preconstruction Director leads preconstruction and design phase services for all projects within a Division.













Responsibilities









Leads, coaches, and develops the support operations departments for a Division, which could include estimating, purchasing, virtual design and construction and scheduling (as applicable)

• Engages in enterprise level leadership through active participation in the Preconstruction Peer Group
• Reviews contracts with Business Leaders and legal in developing risk mitigation strategies and fee enhancement strategies
• Develops the technical and leadership skills of Estimating, Purchasing, VDC and other support operations for the Division (as applicable)
• Manages workload and drives collaboration between support operations departments within the Division
• Collaborates with other Divisions and Directors of Preconstruction for coordination of resources and experience
• Responsible for hiring of preconstruction staff to support the division.
• Responsible for managing preconstruction budgets and recoverability of staff for their division.
• Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  KEY COMPETENCIES
• Leverage Business Insights - Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals.?Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress.? Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities.? Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• 10-15+ years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams
• 5-10 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry
• Experience on multiple project delivery types preferred (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.)
• Design phase/design-build management experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Strong ability to drive change and proactively manage others
• Strategic thinker; detailed and structured thought process
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to maintain a level of approachability with colleagues, both internal and external
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Proven record of delivering results in a complex businessSalary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
  For New York, NY this ranges from $239,700.00 - $329,600.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
  For Albany, NY this ranges from $187,300.00 - $257,500.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
  
  Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Keywords: Gilbane Building Company, Westfield , Divisional Preconstruction Director, Executive , Albany, Massachusetts