Preconstruction Manager

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McShane Construction is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager for primarily multifamily projects. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for preliminary budgeting, schedules, bidding process, procurement, pre‑qualification 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.

• Develop conceptual budget estimates and outline specifications based on preliminary project information.
• Lead and put together proposals for submissions.
• Advise clients on design decisions that affect cost and recommend alternate options.
• Participate in and document design coordination meetings.
• Manage MEPFP design‑build processes.
• Resolve issues with plans and specifications during the design management stage and buy‑out process.
• Prepare contract exhibits.
• Provide project hand‑off to the operations team.
• Perform preconstruction responsibilities for multiple projects.
• Prepare conceptual (in‑house) GMP estimates.
• Prepare and review bid tabulations.
• Make early/major trade awards and recommendations.
• Develop/modify and maintain Excel‑based conceptual estimating models with historical cost data.
• 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‑offs per contract documents and providing 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 buy‑out/handoff.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Prepare development timeline and schedule for assigned projects.
• Compile and maintain current and historic market rates and unit pricing.
• Coordinate bid/estimating efforts with project management teams.
• Assist in development, training, and career growth of junior staff members.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Job function: Engineering and Project Management
• Industry: Construction

• Medical insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance

Tallassee, AL: $77,760.00 – $ (2 days ago)

Auburn, AL: $59,700.00 – $ (3 weeks ago)

Tallassee, AL: $ – $ (3 weeks ago)

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