Preconstruction Executive - design Build - dc Metro

Preconstruction Executive Design-Build DC Metro

My client is a leading commercial general contractor proudly serving the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. With a rich history of successful project delivery, they have earned a reputation for excellence in construction and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. Core Values: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality are at the heart of everything they do. We believe in building not only exceptional structures but also enduring relationships with our clients, partners, and team members. Commitment to Excellence: As a local DC general contractor, they understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the vibrant and dynamic construction landscape of the nation's capital. Community Engagement: They take pride in our deep-rooted connection to the local community. My client actively participates in initiatives that contribute to the betterment of the neighborhoods they serve.

Job Description

Develop, from scratch, using the past ten years of historic data, a market pricing database

Lead the Guaranteed Maximum Price development for Design-build and Design-bid-build projects from inception to procurement

Candidate must excel at developing directionally accurate budgets at concept, schematic, and design development phases

Candidate must excel at communicating something to clients and architects

Candidate must possess the leadership skills to work with other departments to deliver a complete and accurate GMP with minimal oversight by senior leadership

Create a preconstruction data management process

Preconstruction budgeting template that integrates with estimating as the documents progress

Develop and maintain unit pricing for conceptual and schematic budgeting purposes across multiple project types

Assemble GMP and other owner deliverables

Review and evaluate the contents of the submission and adjust for risk

Create and maintain a subcontractor pricing process that includes the following:

Prepare scope sheets for every pricing exercise. Scope sheets should contain enough detail for the stage of the construction documents

Develop a system for insuring adequate subcontractor participation in every pricing effort

Develop a system for organization and scope generation that is teachable and repeatable

Lead pursuits through the preconstruction process, from lead through contract, to turnover to operations

Coordinate RFP responses and pursuits with Estimating, Marketing, and Operations teams

Bring new pursuits

Provide value engineering suggestions and guidance to project teams

Lead collaboration with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts

Prepare/Review detailed scope sheets for trade contractor bidding

Perform quantity take-offs for a variety of building components and systems

Review and analyze trade contractor proposals for price, scope, and fit for the project

Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to ensure complete and accurate budget development

Develop and/or QC project schedules during the preconstruction phase

Oversee preparation of owner deliverables (e.g. GMP summaries, Qualifications, Allowances)

Identify key decisions needed from project stakeholders to maintain project schedules

Understand and, where necessary, lead the permitting process

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.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree or related experience

5+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction commercial construction projects

Deep understanding of Budget/Estimate organization and the project life cycle in the commercial construction market

Familiarity with the DC metro AEC market

Experience with broad range of project types including Base Building, Multifamily, K-12, and civic (libraries, recreation centers)

Experience with range of project delivery methods and contract types including Lump Sum, CMAR, Design-Build, and GMP

Able to quickly assemble Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets for clients

Desire to build strong relationships with local trade partners and design consultants

Able to use quantity take-off software

Able to organize and lead productive meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and subcontractors to move projects forward

Strong attention to detail

Able to proactively identify and solve challenges

Highly organized with an ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leverage leadership skills to set strategies and drive projects to completion

Sounds like something you think you would be a good fit for? Submit your resume now and it will be reviewed within 48 hours!

What's on Offer

Leadership role

Competitive Compensation package

Full benefits package

Family oriented / down to earth corporate culture

401K Match

Bonus Eligibility

Sounds like something you think you would be a good fit for? Submit your resume now and it will be reviewed within 48 hours!