Pre-Construction Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

MDG Design and Construction has over 30 years of experience in developing and refurbishing affordable housing buildings and communities. Our people-first philosophy drives our mission to restore neighborhoods and improve the lives of residents.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provide accurate quantity surveys of materials and labor for all CSI Trade categories, from conceptual through working drawings, during pre-construction and construction phases of the project
• Assist in procurement of project materials allowing for on-time starts to projects

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimating from conceptual design to working documents, including materials and labor.
• Obtain necessary information from the consultants to complete the budget estimates.
• Verify unit cost pricing for each trade through historical data or vendor contract.
• Analyze construction cost vs. the latest approved project budget and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Quantify and price cost savings / value engineering opportunities. Analysis may include assessing alternate systems, components, and materials; building-specific phasing, staging, mobilization, procurement, or contracting systems; and/or installation methods, bid packaging, and field construction management requirements.
• Coordinate, communicate and organize subcontractor and vendor correspondence, pricing, documents, submittals, and RFPs

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management is required or a bachelor’s degree with an equivalent commensurate preconstruction experience.
• 2-3 years of quantity survey take-off experience.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Knowledge of design review and coordination activities, purchasing and reviewing bids, as well as proper construction scheduling/sequencing and logistics plans is preferred.
• Serve as a resource to development and construction staff during the preconstruction and construction phases.
• Prepare other analysis and reports as directed by supervisors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff internal and external to the company.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• High comfort level with quantitative analysis but also proficient in qualitative writing skills.
• Familiarity with standard construction details, drawings, and related costs.
• Able to think creatively and visualize all the related trade items with little detail.
• Math and critical thinking capabilities
• Proficiency in take-off and familiarization with standard construction details, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel and Outlook-Calendar
• Knowledge of Procore and Bluebeam takeoff software
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and outstanding customer service skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, self-Motivated and ability to prioritize tasks and projects with and time constraints.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Must be open-minded, positive attitude and team player
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information and material

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MDG Design and Construction is a a family Construction and Development business that is driven by a genuine passion to create affordable housing that low-income New Yorkers would be proud to call home.

Whether creating homeownership opportunities or rescuing distressed buildings, the people-first philosophy inspired by our principals almost 35+ years ago continues to guide our work, allowing us to successfully restore neighborhoods and improve the lives of local residents.

Company Description

MDG Design and Construction is a a family Construction and Development business that is driven by a genuine passion to create affordable housing that low-income New Yorkers would be proud to call home. \r\n\r\nWhether creating homeownership opportunities or rescuing distressed buildings, the people-first philosophy inspired by our principals almost 35+ years ago continues to guide our work, allowing us to successfully restore neighborhoods and improve the lives of local residents.