Preconstruction Specialist

Company: Michael Baker International
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International's focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR). Michael Baker International's Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients. Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify EmployerWHO WE ARE Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit . CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects. DESCRIPTION Michael Baker International is seeking a Preconstruction Specialist (PS) to spearhead our preconstruction efforts in our Harrisburg Office for our Building and Facilities, Construction Services department. As the #1 Agency Construction Manager in central Pennsylvania, Michael Baker International, routinely provides construction consultation to various public and private clients throughout the area. Our Harrisburg Office, Building and Facilities, Construction Services department is seeking a Preconstruction Specialist (PS) to lead our efforts in the areas of preconstruction, estimating and scheduling. This applicant should possess the following.

• Adept at managing multiple preconstruction projects at various degrees of completeness at any one time.
• Be able to meet and coordinate with clients and designers to confirm the overall scope.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform Value Engineering, Design Document and Constructability Reviews.
• Develop CSI Division 00 and 01 (Front End Documents) Specifications.
• Develop overall bid packages to let publicly and or privately.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with clients and design professionals.
• Provide estimates as requested.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction/construction schedules in Primavera P6
• Providing final review of final cost estimate summaries and analyze estimate for scope, pricing, completeness (including items such as applicable reimbursables, fees, permits, insurances and bonds).
• Review and recommend cost estimates for contract scope changes and field related change orders. This includes changes related to the company's contract with the Client as well as those related to the contracts for construction.
• Interact with the Michael Baker project manager to make any necessary adjustments to the front-end documents. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 2-year degree, 4-year bachelor's degree in a construction related field preferred
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the preconstruction field including front-end development, state, and federal procurement regulations, estimating and primavera P6 scheduling capabilities.
  • Interpret plans and specifications, be able to coordinate various phases of construction to prevent delays and develop contractor scopes consistent with industry standards. Demonstrate the experience with building/facility/vertical construction management.
  • Experience in "hard-bid" contract work as well as conceptual estimating is preferred.
  • Experience in bidding projects through PennBid.
  • Experience in reviewing and awarding bids on behalf of the client to the selected bidder.
  • Practical experience in the following programs is preferred: Word, Excel, Primavera, PennBid and R.S. Means. MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Keywords: Michael Baker International, Harrisburg , Preconstruction Specialist, Other , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania