Preconstruction Manager

McShane Construction Company•Madison, WI

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About The Position

McShane Construction is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager for primarily multifamily projects. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for preliminary budgeting, schedules, bidding process, procurement, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid packages, value engineering, and assisting in project buy-out. Establishes and maintains a strong relationship with the Owner, designers, and subcontractors.

Requirements

B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and field experience
4+ years preconstruction or estimating experience
Must have thorough competency in On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software
Ability and experience in developing Conceptual Budgeting for various product types, with full divisional breakdown from very limited program information or documents. Often, this is necessary to perform from a single site plan
Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with Owners, project professionals, and field and office staff
Ability to proactively identify problems and propose possible solutions
Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual budget estimates and outline spec based on preliminary project information
Take lead and put together proposals for submittal
Lead value engineering process
Advise clients on design decisions which affect cost.
Recommend alternate options
Participate in and document design coordination meetings
Manage MEPFP design build process
Resolve issues with plans and specifications during the design management stage and buyout process.
Prepare contract exhibits
Provide project hand off to operations team
Perform preconstruction responsibilities for multiple project
Prepare conceptual (in-house) through GMP estimates
Manage subcontractor bid solicitations
Prepare and review bid tabulations
Make early/major trade awards and recommendations
Develop/modify and maintain Excel-based conceptual estimating model with historical costs
Maintain, and monitor a qualified subcontractor list for all trades.
Review, interpret, and accurately estimate the scope of assigned projects as described in the project documents
Develop trade specific scope sheets for each bid package on assigned projects
Develop detailed budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take off per contract documents and provide pricing inputs from subcontractors/vendors
Solicit and follow-up subcontractor/vendor bids or quotations.
Assemble and analyze subcontractor/vendor bids or quotations and prepare subcontractor analysis sheets for each trade
Assist the project management team in selecting and awarding subcontractors/vendors to ensure a successful buyout/handoff
Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
Prepare development time line and schedule for assigned projects
Compile and maintain current and historic market rates and unit pricing
Able to coordinate bid/estimating efforts with project management teams.
Assist in the development, training, and career growth of junior staff members