Senior Preconstruction Manager

Moss & Associates (Construction); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Associates, a leading construction firm, seeks a SR. PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER in the Dallas area to oversee budgeting and GMP across multiple design-build projects.

You will collaborate with the Preconstruction Chief and Operations to develop comprehensive estimates, manage risks, and drive cost-effective solutions from concept through award. Ideal candidates have a BS degree and 8+ years in preconstruction, with strong takeoff skills (Bluebeam) and a proven ability to guide contractors

Qualifications

• 4-year BS degree in a related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in preconstruction.
• Ability to self-manage work with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of summary- and detailed-level pricing by trade.
• Ability to read specifications with understanding of trade scopes.
• Knowledge of trade-specific scope & unit pricing (All Trades except MEP).
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand plans from Concept to 100% CDs.
• Ability to communicate with operations, precon staff, trade contractors, owners, and A/E.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with estimating responsibilities and deadlines.
• Lead a Design-Build project from concept to final contract award.
• Perform quantity surveying and takeoffs using Bluebeam.
• Fill in missing information from drawings and design docs across trades.
• Assemble detailed estimates with takeoffs and unit pricing.
• Request RFIs for submittals to architects and engineers.
• Develop bid tabs from contractor proposals for multiple trades.
• Develop qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs.
• Provide cost-saving recommendations by trade.
• Coordinate with operations on site logistics to inform estimates.
• Provide progressive estimates with variance reconciliation.
• Present to owners and A/E teams to discuss design, pricing, and variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Plan reading

Self-management

Risk management

Stakeholder comms

Trade contractor mgmt

Education

BS degree

Tools

Bluebeam

On Screen Take Off

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

This full-time position will interface with the Project Preconstruction Chief to help manage Team Members in compiling comprehensive budgets and GMP.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage assigned multiple projects meeting estimating responsibilities & deadlines

• Under the supervision of Preconstruction Chief, successfully Manage a Design Build Project from Concept to Final Contract Award

• Perform accurate quantity survey of materials, Skin Study & GSF using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam

• From Concept Drawings and above, ability to “Fill in the Gaps” for missing information from drawings and design documents (Most Trades)

• Assemble detailed estimates (All Trades), providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects

• Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI’s for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade

• From Trade Contractors’ proposal, develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope

• Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors

• Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade (Most Trades)

• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate

• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables

• Meet and present to Owners & A/E Team to discuss design & pricing and be able to explain the cost variances and, if required, recommend solutions to bring the project back within budget

• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues

• Document Review & RFIs: Provide Completeness Reviews & Constructability of Design Documents (Drawings & Specs.)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field

• Minimum of Eight (8) Years’ previous work experience in Preconstruction

• Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction

• Knowledge of Summary level and detailed level pricing, by Trade

• Possess analytical skills

• Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists;

• Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing (All Trades but MEP)

• Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently, from Conceptual Drawings to 100% CDs

• Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Multiple Trades

• Possess detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents

• Ability to communicate and manage Trade Contractors for Scope-specific Proposals

• Ability to communicate internally & externally with Operations, Precon Staff, Trade Contractors & Owners, A/E

• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues

• Manage Team Members in compiling comprehensive budgets and GMP

• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate

• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables

JOB TITLE: SR. PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER

JOB LOCATION: MCKINNEY, TX

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.