Skanska

Preconstruction / Design Manager - MEP

Skanska • $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of leadership in preconstruction/estimating for multi-discipline projects.
  • 5+ years producing detailed cost estimates with advanced tools.
  • 5+ years in risk management, contract review, and value management.
  • 5+ years coordinating with design, operations, and business development.
  • 1+ year in Value Management processes.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the preconstruction process for MEP projects.
  • Produce and review cost estimates ensuring accuracy and quality.
  • Collaborate with design teams to challenge assumptions and propose cost-saving strategies.
  • Support procurement planning and develop subcontractor relationships.
  • Act as a liaison between Skanska and subcontractors/design teams during the design phase.
  • Guiding design processes to achieve project scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the preconstruction phase.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options personalized for employees.
  • Commitment to diversity and career growth for all career stages.
  • Support for whole health and peace of mind with total rewards.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Competitive 401k and employee ownership program.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Preconstruction Manager - MEP oversees the preconstruction process and resources to deliver high-quality, costeffective services that keep projects within defined scope and budget. You will produce and review detailed cost estimates of MEP disciplines and coordination of civil, structural, architectural diciplines, apply advanced estimating tools and market insights, and ensure estimate accuracy and quality. Collaborating with design, operations, and business development, you will challenge design assumptions, propose and track value-management options, support procurement planning, and develop subcontractor relationships to optimize project outcomes.

Your role includes serving as a key leader between Skanska and its subcontractors and design teams, supporting Design-Build projects and other collaborative delivery models as needed. The role is responsible for guiding the design process from pursuit through construction, coordinating with operations, subcontractors and design partners, and helping ensure scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are achieved, identifying and mitigating project risks. You will act as a champion for Skanska27s values while ensuring confidentiality and consistent delivery of preconstruction deliverables.

 

Preconstruction Manager Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of proven leadership of preconstruction/estimating or Mechanical/Electrical teams with oversight of multi-discipline cost estimating (civil, structural, architectural, and MEP)
  • 5+ years of experience in producing and reviewing detailed cost estimates using advanced estimating tools and market insights; ensure accuracy and quality
  • 5+ Years of experience with risk management, contract review, and value management capabilities.
  • 5+ years of experience coordinating design, operations, and business development; ability to present to clients and maintain confidentiality.
  • 1+ year of experience with the Value Management processes
  • Bachelor27s Degree 6 Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or 8 years equivalent experience and minimum 7 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

 

OurInvestmentin you:

      • We believe thatBenefitsshould connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That27s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality 6 to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefitssummary on our careers site for more details.
      • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there27s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
      • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we27re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • We27re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being 6 Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

 

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary LocationUS-OR-Portland Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Building Inc. Employee StatusFull Time Salary Low Salary High

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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