Director of Preconstruction

We design build operate and maintain commercial heating ventilation and air conditioning systems that help clients acheive healthy productive and efficient working environments.

MSI is a full service HVACR contractor offering an array of energy efficient air-conditioning services from concept to completion maintenance to repair and everything in between. With 50 years of service under our belt MSI continues to be recognized for our visionary leadership and superior craftsmanship in the design and installation of energy-efficient cooling systems.

MSI seeks talented performers and offers a challenging and rewarding work environment that emphasizes teamwork results and most importantly honesty and integrity. We value our employees and are committed to attracting highly skilled talented individuals to join our strong family-oriented workforce and to help us build on our success.

We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Director of Preconstruction Central Florida
Department: Projects
FLSA Status: Salaried
Reports to: Vice President of Central Florida
Coordinates With: All
Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits

JOB SUMMARY: MSI seeks an experienced individual to lead our Central Florida Preconstruction group. This management position is responsible for overseeing the department personnel and processes including providing detailed estimates based upon conceptual documents as well as schematic design development and construction documents. This position is responsible for leading a team of Preconstruction personnel creating a positive environment setting achievement goals and promoting employee growth.

Essential Functions:

Leadership and Department Management:

Lead manage and develop the preconstruction and estimating department including workload planning staffing performance management training succession planning and accountability.
Provide direct leadership to a department of 5 or more estimators and establish clear expectations for quality responsiveness accuracy and professional conduct.
Build scalable estimating processes procedures templates review gates and approval authorities across branches markets and project types.
Mentor estimating leaders and team members while fostering collaboration continuous improvement and a strong culture of ownership.
Develop departmental goals key performance indicators dashboards and reporting that measure hit rate backlog quality estimate accuracy productivity risk and profitability.

Preconstruction and Estimating Oversight:

Direct all phases of preconstruction and estimating for conceptual schematic design-development negotiated design-build and plan-and-spec opportunities.
Oversee quantity takeoffs labor-hour development equipment and material pricing subcontractor coverage general conditions escalation contingencies and final estimate reconciliation.
Lead estimate reviews bid strategy meetings risk assessments go/no-go decisions and executive approval presentations for major pursuits.
Ensure estimates are complete competitive technically sound properly documented and aligned with scope schedule contract requirements and company margin expectations.
Validate assumptions and exclusions and ensure a clear turnover from estimating to operations following award.
Oversee change-order pricing standards and support operations on major scope schedule and commercial issues as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
Proven track record of successfully managing an estimating department of 5 or more estimators.
Demonstrated experience leading complex mechanical & specialty contracting estimates and major project pursuits.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
In-depth knowledge of HVAC&R systems and related supporting utilities.
Expert knowledge of construction estimating principles labor productivity procurement scheduling constructability and preconstruction practices.
Experience with Estimating MEP Software by Trimble.
Advanced ability to read and interpret plans specifications contracts addenda schedules and technical documentation.
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to evaluate risk margin escalation contingencies and competitive position.
Exceptional leadership coaching organizational analytical negotiation and decision-making skills.
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at executive customer and operational levels.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with takeoff estimating CRM ERP scheduling and document-management platforms.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority pursuits deadlines and stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes safety requirements industry standards and market practices.

Standards of Success:

Attitude of Safety First
Work Ethic of loyalty integrity pride perseverance accountability respect and teamwork
Strong detail orientation
Strong ambition and highly motivated to succeed.
Desire to continuously improve.
Represents company in a positive and professional manner.
Maintains positive attitude and morale.
Thinks strategically and considers long-term implications of ones actions.
Constantly analyzes for ways to improve individual and/or company performance.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Each employee has a responsibility for their own safety the safety of their co-workers and the community in which they are operating.
In the performance of duties and responsibilities you are expected to observe all safety health and loss prevention rules practices and procedures as well as specific instructions related to the safe and efficient performance of your work.
An effective and viable safety health and loss prevention program will be attained only when all employees are safety conscious and keenly aware both mentally and physically of the potential hazards of your environment.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and 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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