Senior Preconstruction Manager - Data Center Construction

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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 Senior Preconstruction Manager
- Data Center Construction to join the team as a member of our growing Data Center Innovations division. The Senior Preconstruction Manager
- Data Center Construction is responsible for developing strategies, goals, and objectives for projects during the preconstruction phase to ensure delivery of the project safely, on time and on budget with high client satisfaction.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• 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 are 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.
• Leads critical conversations with key stakeholders and clients on active projects.
• Takes ownership in leading communication and strategy for pursuits, as well as attending/developing RFP’s and interviews.
• Responsible for a portfolio of projects in preconstruction management and for support/leadership of key pursuits.
• Leads department betterment efforts.
• Master business acumen surrounding project delivery type and approach to running preconstruction process in order to maximize gross margin opportunity.
• Demonstrate mastery of understanding industry delivery/procurement methods and in how those affect the preconstruction process.
• Mastery of contractual terms, reviewing contracts, and understanding the issues that need to be added to any budget.

• 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…