Cannabis Preconstruction Executive Cannabis Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reed Construction is constantly looking to grow and diversify its portfolio of projects. As new project opportunities present themselves, Reed is looking for a Pre-Construction Executive to help our team bring these project opportunities from concept to reality. Reed has been fortunate enough to complete multiple projects in the new and exciting cannabis industry. Due the growth of Reed’s cannabis operation, Reed is looking to add a talented team member with an in-depth background in pre-construction and the cannabis industry.

The ideal candidate has extremely strong conceptual budgeting, design and engineering experience. Reed is involved in all types of projects across the cannabis industry, everything from cultivation facilities, extraction facilities and retail dispensaries. Our new Pre-Construction Executive must be familiar with everything, from seed-to-sell. This individual must be comfortable leveraging industry and trade partner relationships, converting them into project opportunities, as well as, competitive bids.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Pre-Construction Executive will primarily be responsible for:

• Leverage relationships into project opportunities with a key focus in the cannabis market
• Conceptual budget, design and engineering
• Understand project scopes at a high-level by visiting project sites to review existing conditions
• Manage project financials, risk management, and client relationships
• Collaborate with operations teams to provide pre-construction estimating and budgeting
• Understand multifaceted designs and able to provide solutions to complex problems
• Work with operations teams to provide high-level scheduling for clients
• Provide operations team with value engineering assistance
• Work collaboratively with project teams after project is awarded to ensure a seamless transition
• Conduct and regularly attend business development events to form new relationships
• Consistently attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote and enhance the markets we serve
• Develops bid scopes and manages trade partners to ensure compliance with bid scope
• In-depth understanding of large equipment lead times
• Prepare estimates at different levels of project completion including conceptual and schematic phases
• Assist with certain post bid buyout strategies including: working with operations to ensure the scope is understood with our trade partners and a strong trade partner relationship exists throughout the duration of the project
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with Operations, Sales and Marketing to ensure techniques are aligned to support business goals
• Confer with other professionals in the industry to identify trends and opportunities
• Create a network of construction professionals
• Plan for a strong pipeline of work

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Prior experience in the cannabis market is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required
• Equivalent level of experience may substitute a degree in some cases
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a Project Management or Pre-Construction role at a General Contractor
• Relationships and contacts in the cannabis industry are preferred
• Proven ability to obtain clients and review contracts in the construction industry
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Able to foresee and circumvent risk appropriately
• Ability to collaboratively lead teams during pre-construction; able to delegate tasks and follow up
• Excellent analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Good presentation skills; ability to persuade others; good negotiation skills
• Organized, efficient, and responsive to the needs of internal and external clients

WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER

This is a full-time, salaried position. The work is typically performed in an office environment with occasional event attendance requirements. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel Percentage: 0-25%

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