Vice President of Preconstruction Services
Vice President of Preconstruction Services
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Job Description
Job Title: Vice President of Preconstruction Services
Reports to: President
Location: Austin TX
FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Company Overview
At The Porter Company we are dedicated to fostering a work environment built on mutual respect trust and teamwork. We believe that treating people with dignity and consideration while encouraging openness and cooperation leads to stronger relationships and better outcomes. Our mission is to work together to develop and unleash our full potential ensuring exceptional results for our customers and shareholders.
With integrity discipline and transparency as our guiding principles we strive to deliver innovative cost-effective and sustainable mechanical and plumbing solutions. Through collaboration and a commitment to excellence we empower our teams to make a lasting impact on every project we undertake.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Vice President of Preconstruction Services who embodies our values of integrity discipline and transparency to lead and oversee preconstruction efforts for mechanical and plumbing services. This role is essential in ensuring that our projects are thoroughly planned cost-effective and aligned with our mission to deliver high-quality solutions with full transparency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Uphold integrity by ensuring accurate cost estimations and ethical decision-making.
- Demonstrate discipline in managing preconstruction processes deadlines and budget control.
- Promote transparency by fostering open communication with project teams subcontractors and stakeholders.
- Manage team to produce detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses for mechanical plumbing and process piping systems.
- Lead constructability analyses value engineering efforts and scope reviews to optimize project efficiency while providing value to our customers.
- Develop and manage RFIs to provide clear and precise project clarifications.
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and industry compliance.
- Manage the utilization of estimating software to track and manage subcontractor and material costs effectively.
- Mentor preconstruction team members fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Build and maintain customer relationships.
- Create detailed bid proposals.
- Create Power Point presentations for project interviews.
- Take lead in collaborating with key Operations personnel in preparation for project interviews.
- Lead team during interviews and in ultimately closing the deal.
- Contract negotiations (in collaboration with Executives).
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Experience: 10 years in mechanical and plumbing preconstruction estimating or related roles.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Construction Management or a related field preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in estimating software Microsoft Office Suite and construction management tools.
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead teams communicate openly and manage multiple projects with precision.
- Industry Knowledge: Expertise in mechanical and plumbing systems for large-scale projects such as industrial commercial and institutional buildings.
- Experience with Trimble on-screen takeoff software.
- Knowledge of data center semiconductor and healthcare facilities.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills that align with our core values.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room.
Able to work at a computer (reading and keying) or extended periods of time.
This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one in small groups as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.
Requires ability to periodically drive or fly to visit Porter work sites customers or attend company events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will regularly work in typical office environment conditions.
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction facilities services and energy infrastructure we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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