Preconstruction 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 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 majors’ 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 in 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 hardcopy 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…