• As “TRADE SPECIALIST ", manage assigned multiple projects meeting estimating responsibilities & deadlines 

• Under the supervision of the 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 (Specialty Trades) 

• Assemble detailed estimates (Specialty 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 (Specialty 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 Seven (7) Years’ previous 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 of Trade Specialists  

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

• Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Trade Specialist  

• For Trade Specialty, Ability to direct Engineers (and Architects) with detailed information of alternate systems or constructability  

• 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 

• 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: MEP SPECIALIST

JOB LOCATION: ALLEN, TX

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME 6 EXEMPT 6 SALARIED

REPORTS TO: VP OF PRECONSTRUCTION