Preconstruction Manager

Moss & Associates (Construction) • Dallas, TX

57d • Onsite

About The Position

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

This full-time position will work under the Preconstruction Chief to help manage assigned Trade Responsibilities, including reviewing and assembling estimates and analyzing trade scope sheets.

Requirements

• Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field
• Minimum of Four (4) Years’ previous work experience in Estimating or equivalent field experience
• Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing - Multiple Trades
• Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction
• Detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents
• Ability to read specifications with understanding of subject matter; Multiple Trades
• Ability to perform accurate quantity survey using "On Screen Take-off"/Bluebeam
• Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently: Conceptual Drawings - 100% CDs
• Ability to assemble estimates (Multiple Trades), providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects
• Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities (Multiple Trades)
• Possess analytical skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Excel & Word
• Professional and attentive character
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally & written

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate quantity survey of Materials, Skin Study & GSF using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam
• From Concept Drawings and above, ability to "Fill in the Gaps" for missing information from drawings (Limited Trades)
• Assemble accurate estimates (Multiple Trades) from quantity survey: Units and Cost per Unit
• Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI's for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade
• From Trade Contractors’ proposal, develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope
• Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors
• Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade - limited trades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level