Description

McShane Construction is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager for primarily multifamily and commercial projects . The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for preliminary budgeting, schedules, bidding process, procurement, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid packages, value engineering, and assisting in project buy-out. Establishes and maintains a strong relationship with the Owner, designers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

Preconstruction

• Develop conceptual budget estimates and outline spec based on preliminary project information
• Take lead and put together proposals for submittal
• Lead value engineering process
• Advise clients on design decisions which affect cost. Recommend alternate options
• Participate in and document design coordination meetings
• Manage MEPFP design build process 
• Resolve issues with plans and specifications during the design management stage and buyout process.
• Prepare contract exhibits
• Provide project hand off to operations team
• Perform preconstruction responsibilities for multiple projects

Estimating

• Prepare conceptual (in-house) through GMP estimates
•  Manage subcontractor bid solicitations
• Prepare and review bid tabulations
• Make early/major trade awards and recommendations
• Develop/modify and maintain Excel-based conceptual estimating model with historical costs
• Maintain, and monitor a qualified subcontractor list for all trades.
• Review, interpret, and accurately estimate the scope of assigned projects as described in the project documents
•  Develop trade specific scope sheets for each bid package on assigned projects
• Develop detailed budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take off per contract documents and provide pricing inputs from subcontractors/vendors
• Solicit and follow-up subcontractor/vendor bids or quotations.
• Assemble and analyze subcontractor/vendor bids or quotations and prepare subcontractor analysis sheets for each trade
• Assist the project management team in selecting and awarding subcontractors/vendors to ensure a successful buyout/handoff
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Prepare development time line and schedule for assigned projects
• Compile and maintain current and historic market rates and unit pricing
• Able to coordinate bid/estimating efforts with project management teams.
• Assist in the development, training, and career growth of junior staff members

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and field experience
• 5 years preconstruction or estimating experience
• Must have thorough competency in On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software
• Ability and experience in developing Conceptual Budgeting for various product types, with full divisional breakdown from very limited program information or documents. Often, this is necessary to perform from a single site plan
• Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with Owners, project professionals, and field and office staff
• Ability to proactively identify problems and propose possible solutions
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled

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