Director of Preconstruction

Ardith Rademacher & Associates is a management recruiting firm specializing in the construction industry. Our direct construction industry experience enables us to provide a unique perspective and approach to difficult staffing and career advancement issues within the construction industry.

We know the construction industry. We have conducted successful recruiting assignments in a wide variety of construction and engineering job categories both locally and nationwide.

About the Company

Capitalizing on 50 years of progressive growth as a vertical construction leader in the Greater Kansas City metroplex, our client is ready to ADD a Director of Preconstruction to their Executive Management team. This leadership position offers excellent promotional opportunities for a top performer to carve out a long and rewarding career with a market leader.

About the Role

The Director of Preconstruction is the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. You will be joining an executive leadership team working with local leaders in the healthcare, life sciences, advanced technologies and commercial client base. Project markets include healthcare, hospitals, medical facilities, life sciences, labs, higher education, mission critical, data centers and general commercial from the ground up as well as complex renovations and additions to these facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the preconstruction effort by collaborating with the inhouse team, design team and owner.
Technology Progressive professional comfortable with leading edge industry technology.
Track record of strong client and subcontractor relationships as well as working closely with architects, engineers, and developers.
Strong ability to manage preconstruction activities while building high functioning teams.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills while serving as a leader and team player, delivering conceptual and detailed estimates, including value engineering, on complex construction projects. Project delivery includes CMAR, Design Build and Design Bid Build.
Interest and ability to attend and engage design/coordination meetings and industry events, as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors and clients/owners.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated problem solver.

Required Skills

Minimum of 10+ years of commercial preconstruction experience or related field experience with a general contractor and/or a major subcontractor. Strong communication and leadership skills.
Local knowledge of healthcare, hospitals, medical facilities life sciences, labs, higher education, advanced technologies and/or general commercial construction.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Experience in preconstruction management and value add engineering.
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in construction management, engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Ownership culture is enhanced by industry leading benefits and compensation as well as supporting employees with technical and professional development. This IS a GROWTH opportunity. If you have been looking for the opportunity to come home to Kansas City, we MUST talk.

If you feel this might be of interest or just want to make sure you are not passing on a rare career opportunity, reach out. We can set up a brief conversation to share the highlights of this executive leadership opportunity.