Job Details

Basic Function

The job description entails overseeing and coordinating preconstruction activities to ensure the successful planning and execution of construction projects. This role involves optimizing project outcomes by focusing on value engineering (VE), constructability, and preconstruction activities. The individual is responsible for guiding project teams from the initial planning stages through to construction, ensuring attention to detail and expertise in project analysis.

The position involves analyzing project requirements, drawings, and specifications to identify opportunities for value optimization while ensuring quality, performance, and functionality. The role also includes assessing project designs for feasibility, practicality, and alignment with industry standards and best practices through constructability review. Moreover, the individual is responsible for researching pre-design regulatory activities such as permitting, zoning, and building codes while working collaboratively with Sales, Preconstruction, and Operations to align project goals and facilitate collaboration with architects, engineers, consultants, and specialists for a smooth transition from planning to construction.

Overall, the job requires a hands-on approach to overseeing preconstruction activities, ensuring adherence to standards and optimizing value while maintaining project quality and functionality. The individual will play a key role in the initial project stages by collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and a seamless transition from planning to construction. The position requires a detail-oriented and experienced professional with expertise in value engineering, constructability, and preconstruction.

Essential Function(s)

Value Engineering (VE)

o Perform value engineering and analysis to optimize costs, schedule, quality, reliability, maintainability, performance, and human performance.

o Lead multi-disciplinary teams in value engineering efforts, leveraging expertise in Society of American Value Engineers, International core competencies.

o Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to develop innovative solutions aligned with project needs.

o Conduct cost/benefit analysis to assess design impacts, materials, equipment, and labor.

o Review construction plans and specifications to identify value engineering opportunities.

o Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to generate cost optimization ideas.

o Identify and eliminate unnecessary costs while maintaining project quality and integrity.

o Recommend alternative construction methods and materials that enhance value without sacrificing performance.

o Monitor project progress and costs to ensure effective implementation of value engineering recommendations.

o Document value engineering items and track impacts throughout project lifecycle.

o Continuously seek opportunities to enhance value and efficiency in the construction process.

o Apply value engineering solutions within the design-build process to enhance project outcomes.

Constructability

o Lead constructability review process on assigned projects.

o Review design documents and analyze drawings to identify constructability issues.

o Collaborate with design teams to address concerns and provide feedback on alternatives.

o Evaluate constructability against project budgets, estimates, and schedules.

o Engage project teams and facilitate constructability workshops.

o Conduct constructability reviews and risk assessments.

o Recommend design modifications and material substitutions.

o Assist in developing construction plans, schedules, and budgets.

o Ensure compliance with construction plans, specifications, and codes.

o Prepare and present constructability reports to project stakeholders.

o Monitor construction activities and implement quality control measures.

o Stay updated on industry best practices and innovative construction methods.

Preconstruction

o Assist with project planning, site selection, and scope refinement.

o Manage consultant and contractor relations.

o Develop project schedules and budgets.

o Conduct regulatory research and analysis.

o Evaluate cost comparisons and alternatives.

o Support other preconstruction activities as needed.

Cross-functional

o Provide leadership to teams and drive continuous improvement.

o Document lessons learned.

o Provide guidance and support to construction teams, including Sales, Preconstruction, and Operations.

o Other duties as required to ensure project success.

Organizational Relationship(s)

Reports to: VP, Preconstruction

Direct Reports: None

Skills

o Quality and safety focused.

o Excellent communication and organizational skills.

o Ability to work well in a team and independently.

o Organizational savvy with ability to communicate effectively with clients and understand their needs.

o Information seeking and experience with VE and constructability principles and practices.

o Strong ability to manage processes and priorities.

o Knowledge of construction principles and best practices required.

o Ability to develop and maintain a CPM schedule.

o Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

o Ability to perform and be proficient in geometric and mathematical calculations.

o Experience with construction safety best practices and OSHA requirements.

o Skilled at basic computer systems and software.

o Procore, WinEst, Planswift, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products knowledge desired.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field. Certified Value Specialist (CVS) or Value Methodology Associate (VMF) certification from SAVE International is desired. CPR/AED certificate and 30-hour OSHA training preferred.

Experience

Ten (10) or more years' construction management experience in the design-build space required, preferably in preconstruction. In some cases, EXXCEL will train individuals without an engineering degree to perform the job. Construction experience, such as warehouses and industrial spaces, is highly valued. Experienced at dealing with contracts, subcontractors, and clients at a high-level.

EXXCEL Team Benefits

• Health Insurance, including pharmacy co-sponsored by EXXCEL
• 401k - Employer match on 100% of employee 401k salary referral up to 5%
• Long- and short-term disability provided by EXXCEL
• Life and AD & D Insurance provided by EXXCEL
• Generous paid time off policy
• Dental & vision insurance