Preconstruction Manager

McShane Construction Company•Auburn, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

McShane Construction Company is looking for a Preconstruction Manager! Is your superpower a data-driven and analytical approach to ground-up building construction? As Preconstruction Manager, you will apply your construction expertise to set up projects for success from the very beginning. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will help multiple project teams navigate a successful bidding/preconstruction process by conceptually building projects and preparing detailed budget estimates. Your knowledge of project scope, subcontractor/vendor pricing, and cost-impacting design decisions will be essential to delivering high-quality, award-winning projects for our clients and communities.

Requirements

B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years’ related experience including at least one years preconstruction or estimating experience
Must have thorough competency in On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, iSQft 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.
Full-time, in-office position.
Must live within one hour of Auburn, AL.
Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

Responsibilities

Lead the formation of bid teams and coordinate the submission of proposals.
Prepare conceptual budget estimates utilizing initial project data.
Evaluate and accurately estimate project scope as described in project documents.
Support the project management team in the selection and awarding of subcontractors and vendors to facilitate a successful buyout process.
Address plan and specification issues during design management and buyout.
Develop schedules for assigned projects.
Advise clients on cost-impacting design decisions, offering alternatives and value engineering.
Prepare detailed budget estimates through precise quantity take-offs and subcontractor/vendor pricing.
Compile and maintain both current and historical market rates and unit pricing.
Maintain and monitor a qualified subcontractor list for all trades.
Request and track bids from subcontractors or vendors.
Compile and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations, preparing detailed analysis sheets for each trade.
Create scope sheets for each specific trade within the bid packages of assigned projects.
Build strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Support the development, training, and career advancement of junior staff members.
Delegate tasks to estimators or project engineers as needed.