M&E Preconstruction Manager

Fortis Construction•Portland, OR

About The Position

PURPOSE The M&E Preconstruction Manager manages the process and resources that provide quality preconstruction services to both internal project team members and external clients. Coordinate M&E preconstruction process by working with estimating, design, and project management teams to produce timely proposals, specifications, drawings, and contracts documents for use. The M&E Preconstruction Manager reviews the progress of existing projects to ensure their completion within the parameters of the established preconstruction services scope.

Requirements

5 to 10 years of estimating, controls and/or engineering experience with an M&E emphasis.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods practices and project execution including extensive knowledge of M&E construction trades.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and flexible interpersonal skills.
Exhibits strong leadership qualities including being able to persevere through challenges and being results-oriented.
Able to consistently meet deadlines while still maintaining excellent detail orientation and quality of work.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients with a customer-focused orientation.
Comfortable prioritizing workloads and assignments and holding internal project team members and subcontractor and vendors to timely task completion.
Proven successful client relationships in the construction industry.
Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Responsibilities

Develop estimates for projects of all size and complexity for exterior envelope, civil and structural elements at concept and detailed levels of design.
Develop and review/comment on project purchasing plans and bid packages.
Assist operations leaders and resources in providing input for project schedules.
Coordinate and manage a team of estimators establishing a preconstruction work plan that defines deliverables and responsibilities for assigned estimators.
Confidently present and support work to internal and external clients.
Manage all aspects of the required preconstruction deliverables to a client.
Lead the review of work product and ensure all deliverables are accurate, complete, and well-conceived in content and presentation.
Establish and maintain lines of communication with permit and inspection agencies.
Evaluate potential risk factors; review with senior leaders if necessary (contract bond authorization, contract review, insurance review, etc.).
Lead and manage entire preconstruction team consisting of subcontractor engagement, internal estimators, project managers, A/E and consultants, and owner through entire preconstruction phase.
Navigate and utilize BIM models and effectively use the tools to our advantage.
Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.