Job Title – Director of Preconstruction

Location – Various Domestic Locations

Rewards of Working at Caddell – Paid vacations, company paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Establish the division strategy, vision, and business plan to secure private work.
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of Business Development and Marketing.
• Oversee marketing efforts to establish the Caddell brand, and to develop collateral materials necessary for marketing Caddell to the private sector.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.  Foster and enhance relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors while demonstrating an advanced capability to collaborate with all stakeholders through the design process.
• Oversee the Business Development and Marketing use of CRM system.
• Attend and participate in business meetings, industry event and conferences to promote Caddell in the private sector.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.  Develop conceptual estimates independently.
• Review progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination.
• Review estimates, including general conditions, for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop strategies for proposals, presentations, and pre-qualifications for project pursuits.  Track hit rates and other metrics where appropriate to measure success.
• Establish a process for Go/No-Go decisions for project pursuits.
• Working Conditions – Some travel required.  Some light lifting may be required (50 lbs.), walking standing, sitting, keyboarding, writing and reading.  Work performed in a controlled indoor environment with some onsite visits subject to heat, cold and humid conditions.
• Reporting Structure – Vice-President of Estimating and Preconstruction

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment.  There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Extensive experience providing preconstruction service in the private sector.  Strong business and technical writing skills, strong organizational skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience making presentations.  Leadership ability and a strong sense of urgency.  General knowledge of all aspects of construction including MEP system costs, project accounting, contract law, and project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, BIM, and VD&C, construction cost databases)

Education / Experience - Minimum four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.  10 Years Preconstruction Experience and 5 years of construction field experience preferred.  Experience with architects, engineers and private owners in the Southeast United States.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.