Preconstruction Manager

The Opportunity with Mc Kinstry

We are currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join the team as a member of our growing Data Center Innovations division. Some responsibilities you will have include:

• Preconstruction job family is a parallel path with the project management operations job family (i.e. preconstruction manager = project manager). This is to allow team members to gain additional experience in the project life cycle based on the needs of the company and development of talent.
• Must be proficient in conceptual estimating large mechanical systems from very basic narratives/architectural plans.
• Own all conceptual estimates for major's new construction (mechanical).
• Manages scope and budget of a portfolio of projects before the project begins construction phase.
• During design and estimating phase for project; manages design phase, managing budget, managing risk and opportunities for budget.
• Manages job from early design through construction and permitting.
• Partners with Project Managers to assure perfect transition between preconstruction and construction.
• Protects/enhances gross margin potential on all projects.
• In addition to all preconstruction management activities to the projects assigned to you, must support sales team in development of conceptual mechanical budgets and scope letters from conceptual/architectural plans.
• 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 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. Preconstruction team will take lead scheduling the review at a minimum of one day prior to submission.
• Assumes financial responsibility for projects in preconstruction phase including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitates invoice payments from clients and to subcontractors.
• Reviews and approves design contractor/subcontractor billing.
• Prepares client and subcontractor change orders during design phases.
• Drafts subcontracts and purchase agreements.
• Creates RFPs for major subcontractors and scopes of work.
• Creates and maintains network and hard copy files.
• 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.
• Takes responsibility for the 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 team members.
• Develops project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors, etc.
• Acts as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures.
• Establish and leads associated meetings.
• Define individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.

Other duties as assigned.

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Senior Preconstruction Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction is required.
• Proficient with scheduling software:
  Microsoft Project, Primavera and/or Suretrak required.
• Completed OSHA 10 class is required.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractor preferred.
• PE, CPM, LEED professional designations is preferred, but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required.
• Basic estimating skills required.
• RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred.
• Proficient with construction financial programs and software preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of…