Preconstruction & Project Planning Manager (Remote)

Who we are

We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.

What you bring to the table
Beck is looking for a qualified Preconstruction Manager to join an extraordinary project team. As the Preconstruction Manager you will be responsible for the direction and completion of the preconstruction process by leading the project team on projects up to $50M in size. This includes directing and supervising the work of Preconstruction Engineers as required for meeting internal and external client needs. Additionally, this person can support the project team leader with preconstruction duties and responsibilities for major components of large projects.

You meet the following requirements:
• 8+ years minimum of Preconstruction or related field experience with commercial general contractor and/or major subcontractor
• Experience using 3D models for Preconstruction
• College graduate with relevant degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent required
• Design/Build experience is a plus

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Lead teams through successful compliance of the Target Value Delivery Process

2. Perform a project Forecast (Numeric Cost Model)

3. Perform all functions of the Integrated Estimating workflow for small and medium-size projects.

4. Develop standard deliverables for all projects

5. Develop conceptual level schedules to support project planning

6. Provide effective supervision, coordination, and oversight of medium size project teams

7. Professional Development

KPI #1 – Lead Teams Through Successful Compliance of the Target Value Delivery Process

Tasks & Activities:

For each project, the Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager should lead project teams through successful compliance of the Target Value Delivery Process.  This includes:

• Working with leadership to ensure that an IPL has been identified, or serving as an interim IPL, and that the tea has developed the roadmap for the project
• Helping the project team identify Key Project Parameters that properly qualify and characterize the project being pursued
• Supporting projects by generating project comps from the Historical Cost Platform to identify benchmarks using similar projects
• Using the Owner Project Requirements, or supporting the design team in development of OPR to properly frame the scope, scale, and intent of the project
• Creation of numeric cost models to identify cost early in the pre-design phase and ensure that the project is on track and is viable
• Supporting the Integrated Estimating process beginning at Concept Design and through GMP to ensure that the estimate is being effectively tied to the project model as a single source of truth
• Inputting completed milestone estimates into the Historical Cost Platform and completing questionnaires to support the estimates.

Accountability (Output):

The Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager is expected to encourage and support the team in pursuit of these steps, ensuring that standards and process are being followed. They will be evaluated by their supervisor through successful repetition and application on assigned projects and tasks.

KPI #2 – Perform a Project Forecast (Numeric Cost Model)

Tasks & Activities:

The Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager will be responsible for being capable of creating Numeric Cost Models (a.k.a. “the Forecast) and the accompanying standard deliverable for small and medium size projects.  This includes the ability to independently identify, quantify, and estimate all scopes of work on a project using the Numeric Cost Model tools, workflows, standards, and Best Practices. In performing this work he/she is able to:

• Plan, schedule, and execute the activities of the project
• Effective identification of scopes of work across design documentation from each phase of design (concept through construction documents)
• Use DESTINI Estimator for 2D Quantity Takeoff to quantify as needed
• Know how to create quantity takeoff items for use in quantifying scopes of work
• Proper breakdown of takeoff items and properties to support sorting and filtering scope accurately
• Effective and proactive communication with the design team to seek clarification and general communication of the design intent.
• Accurately generate the programming guide for importing into DESTINI Estimator
• Proper setup and maintenance of estimates
• Demonstrate knowledge of the major classification systems used in construction cost estimating such as Uniformat, Masterformat, and Bid Tab systems.
• Able to navigate and manage a set of project design documents
• Accurately and thoroughly identify and capture the various systems for the project.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Beck Production Database structure and content by selecting the appropriate line items to represent the scopes of work.
• Use of the Preconstruction Standard Deliverables to submit final products to the client.

Accountability (Output):

The Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager will be evaluated on their knowledge and comprehension of preconstruction fundamentals through successful repetition and application on projects and tasks.

KPI #3 – Perform All Functions of the Integrated Estimating Workflow for Small & Medium Size Projects

Tasks & Activities:

For each project assigned, the Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager will be responsible for model authoring, QA/QC and Conditioning activities, and estimating activities of the Integrated Estimating workflow for small and medium-size projects.  This activity includes:

• Be able to read two-dimensional sketches and documents and other design documentation, visualize, and convert to a three-dimensional representation of the project
• Using Revit and the Beck Revit Template to author model content to virtually represent the project in 3D at the appropriate LOD to support the estimating activity
• Know and apply the best practices defined in the Integrated Estimating workflow
• Learn, and use BIMForum LOD concepts to represent scopes of work at the proper Level of Development depending on the purpose of the exercise and stage of the estimate
• Understand and be able to apply Functional Component breakdowns to model geometry.
• Be effective and efficient with the software in modeling and assigning information parameters as defined by the workflow.
• Review models created by themselves, or by others for adherence to the Integrated Estimating workflow standards and best practices.
• Review and scrub models for correct functional component breakdowns, Assembly codes, and Family Type Names
• Setup of the Estimating 3D view with correct proper Visibility Graphics selected
• Correct publishing of the model to BIM360
• Using standard DESTINI Estimator templates for typical projects.
• Being able to generate unique estimates for atypical projects that don’t rely on a template.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the building systems and scopes of work identified in the project necessary to ensure a complete estimate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the major classification systems used in construction cost estimating such as Uniformat, Masterformat, and Bid Tab systems.
• Able to navigate, read, and manage a set of project design documents
• Accurately and thoroughly identify and capture the various scopes of work for assigned trades from the model and/or accompanying documents
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Beck Production Cost Database structure and content by selecting the appropriate line items to represent the scopes of work.

Mastery also includes using the standardized processes, tools, and best practices defined for these activities.

Accountability (Output):

Once the Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager has been trained on the above concepts, he/she will be expected to perform these activities within the determined schedule timeframe, with accuracy, and appropriate preciseness.  Timeliness is measured by consistently meeting established and agreed deadlines. The quality of this work is evaluated and measured by the supervising manager.

KPI #4 – Development of Standard Deliverables

Tasks & Activities:

For each project, the Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager will be responsible for developing the standard deliverable and the components within.  This process include:

• Creation of the deliverable using the standardized deliverable template
• Being able to creative custom deliverables that differ from the standard template
• Creation of the dashboard from the estimate using a template
• Being able to create custom dashboards that differ from the standard template
• Creation of the area study and an understanding of the major aspects of the Area Study including:
  • Gross Floor Area
  • Structured Floor Area
  • Net Rentable Floor Area
• Creation of high-level project schedules from schedule templates

Accountability (Output):

Once properly trained and experienced, the Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager is able to successfully complete these activities within the scheduled timeframe, with accuracy and appropriate preciseness. The quality of this work is evaluated and measured by the supervising manager.

KPI #5 – Develop Conceptual Level Schedules to Support Project Planning

Tasks & Activities:

For each project, the Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager is responsible for developing a high-level, but reasonably accurate schedule that captures the predicted durations for the various building systems comprising the overall project using rule of thumb and basic metrics of scheduling practices.  These activities include defining durations for:

• Foundations
• Superstructure
• Exterior envelope
• Interiors
• MEP systems
• Sitework
• Tenant Improvements
• Owner Move-in Activities

Accountability (Output):

Once properly trained and experienced, the Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager will be capable of developing a realistic schedule within a defined level of accuracy (+/-) for review by the project manager, preconstruction manager, or a scheduling team member for minimal refinement and fine-tuning.  The accuracy and quality of the schedule will be determined by the supervising manager.

KPI #6 – Provide Effective Supervision, Coordination, and Oversight of Project Teams

Tasks & Activities:

The Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager will provide supervision and oversight of their most immediate team members.  In this supervisory function they shall:

• Schedule the team’s PCM 1-3 resources to effectively perform the work in a timely fashion and as needed to meet the overall project schedule
• Monitor the team’s PCM 1-3 resources to track production and ensure the team’s accountability to the schedule
• Provide quality control and quality assurance reviews of the team’s work by inspecting the work, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Mentoring the team’s resources to enable personal and professional growth
• Assisting with problem solving, answering questions and teaching standards and best practices.
• Reporting to their department manager (or other designated supervisor) timely updates regarding schedule, accuracy, and quality of the finished product, and generally keeping the department manager informed on progress and predicted outcomes.
• Track project costs weekly
• Demonstrate effective communication with the preconstruction team as well as external team members (design, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.)

Accountability (Output):

The Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager is expected to update the Project Activity Log to communicate progress, status, and cost, weekly. They are to provide daily instructions, identify task and activities for their teams, and monitor progress.  They are to review the draft versions of products. The effectiveness of the Assistant Preconstruction and Estimating Manager in these functions shall be evaluated and measured by their supervising manager.

KPI #7 – Professional Development

Tasks & Activities:

The Preconstruction and Project Planning Manager will engage in learning more about the technical knowledge associated with their role by taking an active and proactive role in training activities, participating in relevant professional association activities, and pursuing opportunities to grow through webinars, workshops, etc.

Accountability (Output):

Throughout the year, and prior to the end of the year, the Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Engineer will work to complete established training modules and courses offered by the firm and by 3rd party offerings that meet the documented training requirements.  The employee will document these activities in Workday as appropriate, along with a summary of knowledge gained to track progress and document completed activities.

Physical Demands:
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50Ibs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.

Beck’s Benefits

At Beck our team member experience goes beyond your day-to-day work activities – we also want to support the rest of your life goals, milestones and challenges. We strive for thrive – we want you to thrive in your wellbeing, finances, and community.

In addition to robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits, Beck is pleased to offer its team members:

• 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
• Free dedicated financial coach
• Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
• Paid family leave
• Health discounts on medical premiums
• Free comprehensive health screenings
• Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
• Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
• Free Life Coach
• Pet insurance discount
• Organized projects and events to support our communities

Join our team and build your future with Beck.

The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.