Vice President- Estimating and Preconstruction Services

Company Overview
 The Douglas Company (www.douglascompany.com) is a fast-paced, multi-office general contracting and design/build firm, specializing in senior living and multi-family facilities; we are currently located in Toledo, OH and Orlando, FL.Founded in 1976, we continue to serve our clients with industry leading insight, ingenuity, value, and integrity. It’s an exciting time to join The Douglas Company as we are growing, and plan to stay very busy for the foreseeable future!
 
Our Core Purpose

• To contribute to the success of our Clients and Associates.

 
Our Core Values

• Client relationships with service that meets their individual needs
• Encouragement and opportunity for development and growth of our Associates
• Honesty, integrity, and professionalism in our actions and dealings
• Making and keeping commitments
• Achievement of success through hard work

 
We are currently seeking an individual that has proven experience in leading the activities of a Preconstruction Department (Estimating), for a General Contracting firm. This individual must be excited to work directly in our Suburban Toledo Corporate Headquarters, which will require living in the greater Toledo area. Industry experience such as Senior Living/Assisted Living and Multi-family construction is highly regarded.
 
Position Synopsis
 This position is responsible for leading and managing the Estimating, Business Development, and Civil Design functions and personnel. This includes procuring projects primarily from new clients in a quality, cost conscious, timely, and client friendly manner. The overall goal is to ensure the growth of our Estimating, Business Development, and Preconstruction Services to provide company and client services growth.
 
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Manage Estimating Department
• Manage Business Development activities to meet organizational needs
• Present estimates to clients
• Participate in Business Development meetings and presentations
• Development of assigned staff
• Subcontractor relationships
• Strengthen client relationships during preconstruction phase
• Effective and timely project turnover to Construction Operations Team
• Ensure on-time start for all negotiated projects
• Departmental budget control
• Assist in developing and achieving yearly strategic goals

 
 
 
 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required (Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management preferred)
• Proven successful experience managing an Estimating Department
• Proven successful experience leading Business Development activities
• Proven successful track record of leading client relationship development activities
• Experience working through the negotiated bid process
• 15+ years of solid estimating experience (Estimator to Sr. Estimator to Chief Estimator progression preferred)

 
 
Additional Information
Competitive salary, benefits, and financial incentives are offered.  Work will include up to 45% travel.