Preconstruction Planning Specialist

Description

SUMMARY:

The Preconstruction Planning Specialist works closely with internal teammates, design team, and owner to provide preconstruction planning support on multiple projects including scope writing, developing project schedules, bid solicitations, pre- construction meeting walkthroughs, and post-bid interviews. 

The Planning Specialist reports to the Principal. He/she works closely and interacts with the preconstruction department.

This is a full-time FLSA exempt position. It requires 40 work hours per week and the ability to work more if required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-Construction (90%)
  • Assists Marketing & Execution Teams in RFP Review & Proposal Development
  • Attends pre-construction meetings and site walkthroughs, providing input on planning, safety, and constructability
  • Ensures through review of engineering and design documents, plans, and project schedules
  • Assist in budget review and development based on logistics, phasing, and constructability
  • Accountable for the development of:
    • Construction schedules
    • Work scopes
    • Bid Strategies
    • Bidders lists, project manuals and other project documentation
  • Assists in developing value-add and value engineering ideas
  • Accountable for answering of bidder requests for information (BRFI’s) and issuing of clarifications
  • Ensures thorough review and issuance of addenda or other pre-bid communications from the design team
  • Attends and at times leads pre-bid walkthroughs and post-bid interviews
  • Reviews and analyzes bids for completeness and accuracy
  • Leads bidder engagement initiatives and conducts phone calls for bidder interest
  • Manages bid analysis including bidder alternates, action items, etc. during the buyout and award process
  • Participates in bid-opening meetings
  • Attends project kick off and transition meetings
  • Departmental Initiatives & Training (10%)
  • Performs SWOT analysis and collects lessons learned upon conclusion of projects to include in future pre-construction planning
  • Assists with process improvement initiatives

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Process Management
  • Understands how to combine tasks into an efficient workflow
  • Designs processes/practices that can adapt quickly to changing organization, business and market demands
  • Can simplify complex processes
  • Knows what to measure in a process and how to measure it
• Attention to Detail
  • Pays close attention to the specifics and details of every aspect of project assignment
  • Uses careful, thorough, consistent and applicable methods, keeping flexibility and change in mind when necessary
  • Checks and edits own work or gets peer review to ensure accuracy
• Relationship Building
  • Builds and maintains relationships that support and improve team effectiveness
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Works to clearly understand an issue
  • Identifies cause and effects
  • Anticipates, identified and resolves problem
  • Develops criteria for optimum solutions

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• 4 Year College Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering (or equivalent field experience)
• 5 years field experience
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite of products: Outlook, word, excel, project, power point
• (Desired knowledge includes: Bluebeam, Timberscan, Procore)
• Certification - Minimum OSHA 30.

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• CSM Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave Policy
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Physical Demands - Jobsite

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to, drive to and from the jobsite, sit, talk and/or hear. A major portion of the employee’s tasks requires extensive walking around the jobsite.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools and for fine motor coordination such as computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment - Jobsite

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment may be required on the jobsite.

This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.