Joe Woolums
(he/him)Director of Preconstruction • collaborating to provide exceptional service for development and construction teams
Director of Preconstruction at EMJ Construction
Collaborate with owners and designers to define project scope, prioritize goals, and develop preliminary budgets and schedules to evaluate feasibility during the design phase.
Solicit proposals from architectural and engineering firms, and negotiate agreements for professional services.
Organize owner/architect/contractor meetings, and manage responsibilities through the preconstruction phase.
Manage due diligence activities, review lease documents, and coordinate with building authorities and utility providers.
Assemble detailed cost estimates and schedules, solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and negotiate contracts with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members for preconstruction activities.
Over 25 new construction commercial, institutional, hospitality, and multifamily residential projects totaling more than $250-million in revenue.
Over 60 renovation/redevelopment projects totaling more than $250-million in revenue.
Turn-key and interior fit-out projects for retail and restaurant/entertainment tenants including Academy Sports, Belk, Burlington, Cabela's, Carmike, Cinemark, Dave & Buster's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Five Below, Kohl's, LiDL, Michaels, Petsmart, Old Navy, Nordstrom Rack, Ross Dress For Less and ULTA.
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Career4
Director of Preconstruction
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Jul 2023 - Present
Director of Preconstruction
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Senior Preconstruction Manager
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Jul 2013 - Jul 2023
Senior Preconstruction Manager
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Estimator
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Jul 2002 - Jul 2013
Estimator
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Change Request Expeditor
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Jul 1999 - Jul 2002
Change Request Expeditor
EMJ Construction
Full-time · On-site
Education1
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS, General Engineering
Aug 1994 - May 1999
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS, General Engineering
Secondary Field of Specialization in Construction Engineering