Pre-Construction Manager

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McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are adding a Pre-Construction Manager to our growing Essention DER division. The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for identifying, soliciting, and managing proposals and relationships with project owners and subcontractors to facilitate successful scope, schedule, and budgeting. Ensure successful transition from Development to Construction by coordinating with functional teams. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

• Must be proficient in conceptual estimating large solar/battery storage systems from very basic narratives /plans.
• Develop conceptual estimates for Projects.
• Manages scope and budget of a portfolio of projects in bid phase through handoff to the construction team.
• During bid design and estimating phase for project; manages bid design requirements, managing budget, managing risk and opportunities for budget.
• Partners with Project Managers to assure perfect transition between preconstruction and construction.
• Protects/enhances gross margin potential on all projects.
• Participate fully in department betterment goals in order to streamline and enhance quality of deliverables to our clients (internal and external).
• Excellent communication skills with our clients is paramount for the success in this position. You are expected to deliver and manage estimates/budgets throughout the duration of the project.
• Support and participate in industry / business development activities. Attend project interviews, as needed.

• Employ McKinstry best practices along with preconstruction process to each project.
• Mitigate all risks within the preconstruction process so that scope is completely covered and contingency is employed in areas of risk.
• Utilize McKinstry technology platforms to track projects and keep historical databases/metrics up to date.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to ensure pricing input on all projects under your direction.
• Excellent scope letter and narrative writing abilities to clearly delineate scope of work and to assist our owner/general contractor in making sure project scope is completely covered.
• Follow McKinstry best practices for estimate reviews on every job.
• Assumes financial responsibility for projects in preconstruction phase including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
• Creates RFP’s for major subcontractors and scopes of work.
• Ensures the preparation of Job Start materials.
• Reviews contracts, drawings, specifications and other resources to answer questions in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all material and equipment is purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Evaluates bid estimates, develops cost codes, establishes definitive budgets, develops manpower plan with Superintendents, and monitors field labor progress.
• Participate in development and implementation of a comprehensive construction plan.
• Monitors progress towards goals to anticipate potential problems.
• Delivers accurate and timely data to support project forecasts.

• Coaches and mentors project…