Senior Preconstruction Engineer

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to join the team as a member of our growing Data Center Innovations division. The role involves managing scope and budget of a portfolio of projects, ensuring gross margin potential, supporting sales team in development of conceptual mechanical budgets, and participating in industry/business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Management
• Conceptual estimating large mechanical systems from very basic narratives / architectural plans
• Own all conceptual estimates for majors’ new construction (mechanical)
• Manage scope and budget of a portfolio of projects before the project begins construction phase
• Manage design phase, managing budget, managing risk and opportunities for budget
• Manage job from early design through construction and permitting
• Partner with Project Managers to assure perfect transition between preconstruction and construction
• Protect/enhance gross margin potential on all projects
• Support sales team in development of conceptual mechanical budgets and scope letters from conceptual/architectural plans
• Participate fully in department betterment goals in order to streamline and enhance quality of deliverables to our clients (internal and external)
• Excellent communication skills with our clients is paramount for success in this position
• Deliver and manage estimates/budgets throughout the duration of the project
• Support and participate in industry / business development activities
• Attend project interviews, as needed
• Project Controls
• Employ McKinstry best practices along with preconstruction process to each project
• Mitigate all risks within the preconstruction process so that scope is completely covered and contingency is employed in areas of risk
• Utilize McKinstry technology platforms to track projects and keep historical databases / metrics up to date
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to ensure pricing input on all projects under your direction
• Excellent scope letter and narrative writing abilities to clearly delineate scope of work and to assist our owner/general contractor in making sure project scope is completely covered
• Follow McKinstry best practices for estimate reviews on every job
• Preconstruction team will take lead in scheduling the review at a minimum of one day prior to submission
• Absorbs financial responsibility for projects in preconstruction phase including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders
• Facilitates invoice payments from clients and to subcontractors
• Reviews and approves design contractor/subcontractor billing
• Drafts subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Creates RFP’s for major subcontractors and scopes of work
• Creates and maintains network and hardcopy files
• Ensures the preparation of Job Start materials
• Reviews contracts, drawings, specifications and other resources to answer questions in a timely manner
• Ensures that all material and equipment is purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Evaluates bid estimates, develops cost codes, establishes definitive budgets, develops manpower plan with Superintendents, and monitors field labor progress
• Takes responsibility for the development and implementation of a comprehensive construction plan
• Maintains progress towards goals to anticipate potential problems
• Delivers accurate and timely data to support project forecasts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Senior Preconstruction Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience required
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction is required
• Proficient with scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Primavera and/or Suretrak required
• Completed OSHA 10 class is required
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractor preferred
• PE, CPM, LEED professional designations is preferred, but not required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required
• Basic estimating skills required
• RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred
• Proficient with construction financial programs and software preferred
• Demonstrates an understanding of accounting and financial management preferred