Are you an experienced Estimating Manager or Chief Estimator with 15+ years in the construction industry? Methuen Construction is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to provide essential support to the Estimating department. This position reports to the President and is responsible for the oversight of other teammates. This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position.

Your Role

• Responsible for the creation of budgets and estimates produced by the estimating team
• Responsible for the oversight of the estimating process for all projects bid and negotiated through alternative delivery and will establish standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating and training estimating resources in the use of the same
• Oversee analysis of past performance on projects and establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on such analysis and assist in oversight of the historical cost database and bid management and estimating software
• Has final word on procedures, processes, techniques, and personnel decisions for assigned projects.
• Work with President to oversee department standards for deliverables such as bid packages, deliverable formats, and budget tracking tools
• Responsible for ensuring that all required prequalification s and licenses are kept current. In addition, this role will review and prepare for the execution of all contracts for new work
• Assign responsibilities for preconstruction and estimating team on each project.
• Works in conjunction with Business Development and Marketing to implement the corporate business development strategy for the company.
• Review project plans, specifications, and coordinate with the team to confirm complete scope.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Screen appropriate publications and other lead sources for prospective jobs to bid and collaborate with market sector Operations Vice Presidents to determine the best fits for the corporate goals.
• Prepare and supervise preparation of RFPs, bids, and proposals for final submission.
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and other groups that reflect and support company core values.
• Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Coordinate and participate in the transfer of information on successful projects to the management team.
• Review, maintain and develop processes for continuous department improvement.
• Develops and maintains historical cost data information.
• Reviews and prepares for execution all contracts for new work.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Your Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience
• 15+ years of experience in the construction industry
• 10+ years of experience performing takeoff, pricing, and functions of a Chief Estimator.

What You Bring to the Team

• Must possess high level of leadership skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Proficient in Salesforce, HCSS, iSQFT, Plan Swift, Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) & other relative computer programs
• Advanced knowledge of estimating fundamentals and conceptual estimating techniques
• Must be able to think on your feet in high pressure situations.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and respond to executive management direction.
• Maintain a positive image of the company with vendors, subs, clients, and teammates.

Travel

• Travel is occasionally required for pre-bid or client meetings or site visits to jobsites located primarily in the Northeast. Travel outside the Northeast may be required but on an infrequent basis.

Why You ll Love Working Here

Voted one of New Hampshire's Best Companies to Work For, Methuen Construction is widely recognized as the most successful, self-performing general contractor in the industry. Built on over 60 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.