Director of Preconstruction

Company: The Garrett Companies
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

The Director of Preconstruction directs and manages preconstruction efforts at the Garrett Companies. This person leads a team to review, document, understand, and deliver bids and buyout for projects in multiple existing as well as emerging markets. This role is a critical link between the Development and Construction Teams and tracks plans from pre-bid, building permit set, bid set, as well as all related RFIs and Addendums throughout the entire development and construction process.This person has strong understanding of wood frame multifamily construction and the ability to build strong relationships with the existing subcontractor base, while also building that network for each active market.This person can identify scope and plan omissions, as well as conflicting plan sheets. This role requires team management, team building, and long-term vision. This person helps set policies, procedures, and has the ability to do meticulous on-screen takeoffs to quantify materials and scopes of work.Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and leads precon team in plan review and cost analysis processes.
• Creates, reviews, and evolves historical cost data to increase its accuracy as a resource.
• Reviews plan quantity take offs and documentation.
• Uses quantity takeoffs and past cost data to develop and/or review initial budgets.
• Ensures all budgets are updated as needed and as directed by Development Project Manager.
• Helps set and evolve plan sheets to ensure Garrett Standards are being achieved.
• Assists in plan coordination between all plan sheet layers (MEP, Site, Structural, Interiors, Architectural).
• Assists in identifying RFIs and potential plan errors early in the process to reduce RFIs during the construction phase.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Leads the Garrett bid process, subcontractor identification and outreach, and other related preconstruction activities.
• Ability to perform all duties as defined in the "Preconstruction" section of the Garrett Policies and Procedures.Prerequisites:
  • Must have 15+ years of experience in construction processes, plans, and systems (must have experience in wood frame multifamily construction).
  • Must have a degree from an accredited university with a focus on construction, engineering, or relevant field of study, OR relevant work experience and history of success in such role.
  • Depth of experience in plan review and quality control.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Proficiency in PROCORE.
  • Proficiency in On Screen Take Off / BlueBeam.
  • Professional judgment and discretion that comes from experience in working with customer services, internal teams, and 3rd party consultants.
  • Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.
  • Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies as it relates to this role.Pre-Prerequisites:
    • Coachable.
    • Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
    • Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
    • Relentless problem-solving skills.
    • Must understand the difference between causation and correlation.
    • Ability to think 2+ steps ahead and anticipate what comes next.
    • Must be willing to work and support at all levels.Initial Training and Orientation:Garrett Companies Onboard program.Scheduled Weekly Meeting with Team Members.Ongoing Training:Membership to professional organizations and continuing education is supported by The Garrett Companies.
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