Director Of Preconstruction Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

ABOUT HEDRICK BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION

Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction (HBC) is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. For over 47 years, we have built across Florida in hospitality, multi-family, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector work, with projects ranging from $5M to $160M. Our culture is guided by our GRIT values: Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Manager III leads HBC's largest and most complex single projects, carrying full responsibility for quality, safety, financial performance, schedule, and owner satisfaction while setting the standard for the project team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Project Leadership & Financials

• Own project success end-to-end and lead a high-performing team.
• Manage budget, schedule, plans, and specifications in Procore.
• Read, understand, and administer owner contracts.
• Deliver monthly cost projections and progress reports (baseline vs. actual, critical path).
• Review and approve field cost expenditures.
• Manage PCOs, CORs, change orders, CCAs, ACAs, direct material purchases, bonds, submittals, RFIs, and warranties.
• Process owner and subcontractor pay applications on time.

Preconstruction & Buyout

• Partner with preconstruction on estimating, subcontractor participation, value engineering, constructability, and owner proposals.
• Develop complete trade partner and supplier scopes.
• Negotiate, create, and process subcontracts and purchase orders.

Schedule, Quality & Safety

• Develop and maintain the project schedule; uphold safety and quality standards throughout.
• Aggressively manage the punch list.
• Coordinate with VDC on clash detection, constructability, and layout/routing.
• Directly supervise Superintendent(s), APM, Project Administrator, trade partners, and vendors.

Closeout & Client Relationships

• Follow all company procedures for projectplan, job setup, maintenance, and closeout.
• Close outthe project financially and update accounting cost reports within30 daysof final inspection.

• Conduct a warranty walk-through 10 months after substantial completion.

• Maintain positive communication with the office, owner, architect, and inspectors, and perform warranty-period follow-up, with the goal that every client would build with HBC again and refer us.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 10 years of relevant commercial construction experience.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification required; First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Procore.
• Strong financial acumen, leadership, and owner-facing communication on complex projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Split between active construction sites and an office environment; on site, may be exposed to weather, heat, noise, dust, fumes, and machinery.

• Frequently stands, walks, and navigates jobsites including uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding.

• Periodically works at a desk and computer for extended stretches when documenting and reporting.

• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, climbs, and balances.

• Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries up to 50pounds;regularly up to 25 pounds.

• Requires full range of motion and dexterity in arms and hands to handle tools, controls, and equipment.

• Requires close, distance, depth, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to judge distances and read warning signs.

• Requires the ability to hear warning signals and conversation on an active jobsite.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Profit sharing and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life, short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, company holidays, and paid parental leave
• Wellness reimbursement
• Annual company apparel stipend
• Ongoing training, certification support, and clear paths for advancement
• A collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in GRIT

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hedrick Brothers Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.