Preconstruction Systems Analyst
Walbridge · Detroit Metropolitan Area · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the successful implementation and daily administration of JOIN Preconstruction software.
- Establish benchmarking protocols for historical costs and manage design deliverable/estimate milestones, including Value Engineering (VE) and variance tracking.
- Support development and maintain a Corporate VE Database.
- Act as the BuildingConnected Administrator.
- Lead the implementation of managing subcontractor bid templates, including Bid Breakdowns, Labor Rate Sheets, Craft Curves, and Schedules of Values.
- Expand the utilization of CMiC within the preconstruction phase, specifically regarding Drawing Logs and RFIs.
- Oversee the input and quality auditing of historical cost data within CMiC to ensure reliable dashboarding.
- Standardize GC Workbooks, CM Services templates, and Budget templates for enterprise-wide consistency.
- Support development of preferred vendor platform by connecting prequalification data with past performance metrics.
- Build and maintain historical cost dashboards within CMiC to support real-time decision-making.
- Lead the research and implementation of future AI Department Analytics to streamline estimating workflows.
- Audit project teams for compliance with standardized bid templates in BuildingConnected and JOIN.
- Ensure CMiC Bid Agendas are accurate, including project stages, bid dates, and estimator assignments.
- Standardize Scope of Work (SOW) templates in coordination with Procurement.
- Manage and audit SharePoint Precon sites to ensure strict adherence to file-naming conventions and folder structures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
- Three years’ experience in Preconstruction, Estimating, or Construction Technology
- Technical proficiency with CMiC, BuildingConnected, and JOIN
- Advanced proficiency in SharePoint administration and Excel
- Ability to translate raw construction data into actionable dashboards and "Vendor Grades."
- A "quality-first" mindset with the ability to audit complex folder structures and compliance logs
- Valid driver ’s license required
- Experience with VDC/BIM background is a plus
- Ability to train estimators and preconstruction managers on new software workflows and standards