• Lead the full preconstruction lifecycle for new development projects and renovation projects, from early feasibility and conceptual budgeting through General Contractor selection and final GMP execution. • Develop and maintain conceptual cost models, project budgets, and construction strategies to support underwriting and development decision-making. • Manage the General Contractor procurement process, including RFP/RFQ development, bid evaluation, contractor interviews, and contract negotiations. • Partner closely with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure design progression remains aligned with budget, schedule, and constructability requirements. • Lead structured cost reviews at major design milestones (Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents). • Identify and implement value engineering strategies that preserve design intent while maintaining financial feasibility. • Maintain and continually refine a national construction cost database, tracking labor trends, material pricing, and regional cost differences across markets. • Evaluate construction schedules and identify procurement risks, long-lead items, and escalation exposure early in the design process. • Provide strategic input to development and executive leadership on construction cost trends, budgeting assumptions, and risk mitigation strategies. • Support site acquisition and new development opportunities by providing construction feasibility analysis and preliminary cost projections.