Preconstruction MEP Specialist

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 interface with the Project Preconstruction Chief to complete comprehensive budgets and GMP for MEP trades.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As “MEP SPECIALIST ", manage assigned multiple projects meeting estimating responsibilities & deadlines

Under the supervision of the Preconstruction Chief, successfully Manage a Design Build Project from Concept to Final Contract Award

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 and design documents (Specialty Trades)

Assemble detailed MEP estimates, providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects

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 (MEP Trades)

Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate

Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables

Meet and present to Owners & A/E Team to discuss design & pricing and be able to explain the cost variances and, if required, recommend solutions to bring the project back within budget

Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues

Document Review & RFIs: Provide Completeness Reviews & Constructability of Design Documents (Drawings & Specs.)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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

Minimum of four (4) Years’ previous experience in Preconstruction

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

Knowledge of Summary level and detailed level pricing, by Trade

Possess analytical skills

Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists

Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing of Trade Specialists

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

Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Trade Specialist

For Trade Specialty, Ability to direct Engineers (and Architects) with detailed information of alternate systems or constructability

Possess detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents

Ability to communicate and manage Trade Contractors for Scope-specific Proposals

Ability to communicate internally & externally with Operations, Precon Staff, Trade Contractors & Owners, A/E

Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues

Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate

Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables

JOB TITLE: PRECONSTRUCTION MEP SPECIALIST

JOB LOCATION: ALLEN, TX

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PRECONSTRUCTION

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