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JR091 Director of Preconstruction

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RyconConstruction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices,Ryconspecializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs,Ryconis equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types.Ryconsportfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking anexperiencedDirector ofPreconstructionatourWashington DCoffice.

What you will do:

  • Management of all project stakeholders (owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors) fromconceptdesign throughconstructiondocuments.
  • Developriskassessments based on project specific information.
  • Develop conceptualestimates utilizing market data.
  • Performvalueengineeringtasks.
  • Performconstructabilityreviews, generate RFIs and qualifications.
  • Assist in contract reviews.
  • Assist in schedule development.
  • Maintain an understanding of construction costs based on the local market.
  • Participate in gathering of data to support market condition research, inclusive of,but not limitedtoconstruction economic, trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.
  • Organize cost data into departments historical database.
  • Develop scopes of work for all project related trades.
  • Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.
  • Assist in Business Development & Procurement
  • Oversee and manage Estimating for Multiple Estimating Teams.
  • Implement new programs and processes successfully.
  • Review/Participate in Capital Project Bids.
  • Establish Bid Strategy with Lead Estimators.
  • Manage new and current Subcontractor relations.
  • Establish and Participate in Project Buy Out.
  • Assist on quarterly revenue projections.

What you will need to be successful:

  • Minimum of ten (10) years experience estimating construction projects ranging from $5 million to $75 million.
  • Must have the ability tolead a negotiated project.
  • Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications, scope narratives and geotechnical reports.
  • Computer skills required Planswiftor other digital quantity takeoff tool,Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Destini Estimator a plus but not required
  • Knowledge of WDCmarket ,must be familiar withWDCmarket.
  • Relevant experience in the new construction of office,hotel,health care, multi-unit residential, higher education and retail buildings is , but not required.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee StockOwnership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycons Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.

JR091 Director of Preconstruction

Rockville, MD
Full time

Published on 06/20/2026

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