Preconstruction Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work. 

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT 

This full-time position will work under the Preconstruction Chief to help manage assigned Trade Responsibilities, including reviewing and assembling estimates and analyzing trade scope sheets.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• 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 (Limited Trades)  

• Assemble accurate estimates (Multiple Trades) from quantity survey: Units and Cost per Unit  

• 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 - limited trades   

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field  

• Minimum of Four (4) Years’ previous work experience in Estimating or equivalent field experience  

• Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing - Multiple Trades  

• Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction  

• Detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents   

• Ability to read specifications with understanding of subject matter; Multiple Trades  

• Ability to perform accurate quantity survey using "On Screen Take-off"/Bluebeam  

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

• Ability to assemble estimates (Multiple Trades), providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects  Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities (Multiple Trades)  

• Possess analytical skills  

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Excel & Word   

• Professional and attentive character  

• Ability to communicate well, both verbally & written 

JOB TITLE: PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER 

JOB LOCATION: ALLEN, TX    

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED   

REPORTS TO: PRECONSTRUCTION CHIEF  

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.