What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multifamily Preconstruction Specialist position at McShane Construction Company?
McShane Construction Company is seeking an experienced professional to lead preconstruction efforts on multifamily projects. This role involves 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual budget estimates and outline spec based on preliminary project information.
- Take lead and put together proposals for submittal.
- Lead the value engineering process to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Advise clients on design decisions that impact cost and recommend alternative options.
- Participate in and document design coordination meetings to ensure clarity and consensus.
- Manage the MEPFP design build process from inception to completion.
- Resolve issues with plans and specifications during the design management stage and buyout process.
- Prepare contract exhibits to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Provide a seamless project hand off to the operations team.
- Perform preconstruction responsibilities for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Prepare conceptual through GMP estimates to inform project decisions.
- Manage subcontractor bid solicitations to ensure timely and accurate responses.
- Analyze and review bid tabulations to make informed award decisions.
- Make early/major trade awards and recommendations to optimize project outcomes.
- Develop and maintain an 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
- 4 years of experience in preconstruction or estimating.
- Thorough competency in On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software.
- Ability to develop conceptual budgeting for various product types with full divisional breakdown from limited program information or documents.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with Owners, project professionals, and field and office staff.
- Proactive problem-solving skills to identify and propose solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
