McKinstry · 3 hours ago
Senior Design Phase Manager
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Senior Design Phase Manager will manage and develop the internal preconstruction team, ensuring successful project transitions from preconstruction to construction while collaborating with key partners and stakeholders.
ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy
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
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
Five (5) years prior experience working as a Design Phase Manager
Benefits
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
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
Company
McKinstry
McKinstry is an engineering company specializing in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.77M2015-04-23Seed· $0.53M
2013-07-16Seed· $0.24M
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