Preconstruction Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Preconstruction Manager to our growing Distributed Energy Resources division in Tampa, FL. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

Project Management

• Developing and updating indicative project schedules for bid and RFP responses
• Managing the demands of multiple projects and pursuits simultaneously.
• Comprehensive Scope of Work creation and gap analysis between various subcontractors.
• Soliciting quotes and leveling bids for various trades to support the needs of the opportunity or project.
• Evaluating bid estimates, provide "de-scoping' interviews with bidders to understand cost.
• Communicating with subcontractors and vendors to provide clarity and build strong working relationships
• Building a trusted internal network to facilitate teamwork and a sense of comradery
• Taking technical challenges/needs/requests and translating them into common language for non-technical audiences
• Identifying and tracking risks and opportunities within a budget as well as within a project. Provide Assumptions, Exclusions, and Clarifications to manage risk and inform proposals.
• Generating preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and general support.
• Partnering with engineering teams (internal and external) to manage milestones, costs and project goals throughout design development
• Transitioning subcontractor and vendor relationships from design to construction, continue to support the construction team through delivery.
• Supporting and providing input to development strategies, goals, and objectives specific to project execution at each project phase.

Process Execution and Improvement

• Continuous improvement and identifying how to get tasks done more effectively/efficiently
• Triage high-level requests. dig into what needs to be delivered and then organize efforts to deliver a high-quality product.
• Track project scope changes throughout design development and providing refreshed bids/quotes
• Assume financial responsibility for projects by providing accurate, timely and relevant bids/quotes.
• Facilitate negotiations of terms and conditions with subcontractors and vendors.
• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and other resources to answer questions in a timely manner.
• Monitoring progress towards goals and market KPI's, anticipate and communicate potential problems.
• Delivering accurate and timely data to support project and market forecasts.

Team Management

• Developing project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors, etc.
• Acting as a steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures.
• Establishing and leading associated meetings.
• Bridge the gap between development and construction, facilitate reviews of deliverables (i.e. schedules, budgets) with construction team members and gain their signoff/approval

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• OSHA 30 certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of assuming the position.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction is required.
• Proficient with scheduling software: Microsoft Project and Procore.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractor preferred.
• Strong preference for applicants with existing subcontractor/vendor relationships and networks.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $93,600-147,060 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.