Full Job Description
Leads Austin Commercial's preconstruction efforts on projects including conceptual estimating, detailed estimating, scheduling, constructability analysis, value management, BIM, subcontractor/supplier involvement, procurement, and transition to the construction team. Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
Responsibilities:
• Serves as Austin Commercial's primary point of contact during the preconstruction phase of a project
• Actively participates in all design meetings with project stakeholders throughout the project's development
• Coordinates the involvement of employee-owners during the preconstruction effort
• Oversees the preparation of detailed deliverables and presents information from a knowledgeable standpoint
• Coordinates the contract review process with Risk Management
• Presents all estimates and other deliverables to the owner and the design team in a format that meets the requirements of all project stakeholders
• Reviews RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Develops relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
• Champions the preparation of proposal schedules and ensures logistical approaches are sound with input from the construction team members
• Leads the transition from the preconstru_ction phase to the construction phase by transferring information to the construction team members
Requirements:
• Generally requires 15+ years of combined estimating, preconstruction, and operations experience
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Complete knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials
• Extensive knowledge of alternative materials, means and methods to aid in the identification of cost savings/value engineering ideas when costs exceed owner's construction budget
• Knowledge and specific expertise with all construction materials, means, and methods
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation talents
• Familiar with team-based delivery and exhibits ability to lead a group of individuals to a common result
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
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