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McKinstry · 6 hours ago

Design Phase Manager

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $145K/yr

10+ years exp

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. They are seeking a Design Phase Manager to manage and develop the internal preconstruction team while collaborating with key partners across operating groups. The role involves overseeing the design phase process for projects, preparing estimates, and driving business development initiatives.

ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the design phase process for all trades for projects assigned

Leveraging and collaborating with all stakeholders on a pursuit/project – internally and externally

Ownership and responsibility of the project during the preconstruction and design process to ensure the success of projects transitioning from the preconstruction phase to the construction phase

Prepare estimates using McKinstry conceptual estimating platforms, as needed for projects

Manages conceptual and quantitative estimating processes for projects assigned

Overall and complete ownership and responsibility of the project

Setup of appropriate meetings to keep project successful and the client well-served

Be proactive about developing new methods and techniques that will drive design phase management results on current projects and future projects

Train team members on cost and estimating methods and platforms

Collaborate with other business units and preconstruction team members across the company

Develops, coaches, and manages team members assigned to your projects

Assist in driving technology initiatives into processes for the group

Business development expected with key clients/pursuits

Qualification

Preconstruction ManagementDesign-Build ConstructionEstimating ProcessesMicrosoft Office SuiteMechanical Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeRelationship ManagementTeam DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentCollaboration Skills

Required

Ability and willingness to travel frequently – sometimes last minute in support of pursuits, interviews, and business development activities. This will require a certain amount of flexibility in schedule

Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Preconstruction Manager

Demonstration of leading overall preconstruction process on a project required

Demonstration of training in Relationship Management / Building

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent business experience

Experience in design-build construction required

Knowledge of general building systems, structural components, civil, mechanical, life safety, and electrical systems required

Ten (10) years of experience with a general contractor (or MEP contractor) required with extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems / engineering and estimating