Preconstruction Manager

McShane-Construction-Company-LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McShane Construction is looking for an experienced Preconstruction Manager based in Madison, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will lead budgeting, schedules, and bidding processes for multifamily projects, ensuring strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Applicants should have at least 4 years of preconstruction experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with proficiency in estimating software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years preconstruction or estimating experience required.
• Thorough competency in estimating software needed.
• Experience in developing conceptual budgeting necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual budget estimates based on project information.
• Manage subcontractor bid solicitations and prepare bid analysis sheets.
• Assist project management in selecting subcontractors for successful buyout.

Skills

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective Communication

Problem Identification

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Description

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.

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

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

We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, marital status, age, color, sex, disability/handicap, national origin or ancestry, income level or source of income, arrest record or conviction record, less than honorable discharge, gender identity, physical appearance, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or student status.