Director of Preconstruction

Michael Page; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

MPI is seeking a PreConstruction Manager in Dallas, TX to lead the preconstruction process from concept through bidding, ensuring budgets align with the initial concept.

The role requires planning, estimating, scheduling, and strong communication with architects, engineers, and inspectors to deliver viable, cost-effective builds.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in preconstruction or construction operations.
• Degree in construction management or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CMAR and/or Design/Build delivery methods.
• Team player with commitment to client service.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specs to optimize design options.
• Lead value engineering to reduce cost without compromising quality.
• Check documents for constructability and alignment with standards.
• Prepare accurate takeoffs to evaluate project scope.
• Create project scope sheets with PM to ensure complete bids.
• Gather data into bid packages and coordinate subcontractor solicitations.
• Develop budget packages at each design phase with PM.

Skills

Preconstruction

Communication

Teamwork

Design-Build

CMAR

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Job description

The Preconstruction Manager leads all aspects of preconstruction process from concept to groundbreaking including estimating and bidding process, coordination of work with architects, engineers, inspectors, and development of scopes of work for contracts and buyout. Guide projects through design development phase in order to maintain the budget set forth in the conceptual phase

Our client is seeking an experienced PreConstruction Manager to join their team in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate must be experienced in planning, estimating, and scheduling construction projects (new construction) and have strong oral and written skills.

Description

• Review project plans, specifications and program requirements to evaluate design options and work with design team to optimize building for either highest yield (market rate business line) or long term owner value (affordable business line).
• Manage effective value engineering exercise to reduce cost without sacrificing program/ quality or increase quality / program without increasing cost.
• Thoroughly review project documents (plans, specification, reports etc) for constructability, alignment with company standards, and cost effectiveness. Effectively communicate modifications needed to project documents and ensure documents are updated prior to construction start.
• Complete accurate takeoff in order to evaluate the project and scope subcontractors
• Develop project specific scope sheets in collaboration with project manager to ensure that bids include a complete scope of work that carries throughout the life of the project.
• Gather and organize all pertinent data into a bid package at each level of design phase and perform subcontractor solicitation in coordination with Project Manager.
• Create a complete budget package at each phase of design development in coordination with Project Manager ensuring no scope gaps.

Profile

• Minimum of two years of experience as part of a preconstruction or construction operations team
• Degree in construction management or a related field
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with CMAR and/or Design/Build delivery methods
• Must work well in a team environment and be committed to client service
• Expectations: Attention to detail, excellent communication (written and verbal), strong organizational skills, ability to interact as part of a team

Job Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time, Holidays, PTO
• Tuition Assistance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.