FEC Preconstruction Analyst

First Equipment Company

Austin TX 78703 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

10-20%

Regular

Experienced

Education:

Construction

Salaried Exempt

Position Description:
Support preconstruction activities for First Equipment Company (FEC) across Business Center and Strategic Project opportunities including local business pursuits large and complex projects and other high-visibility opportunities. Independently perform defined preconstruction workstreams related to budgets pricing scope alignment commercial support materials and vendor analyses across On-site Equipment Rental Programs (OERP)-related equipment programs cranes site services consumables and related project support categories. Collaborate with stakeholders to support early project positioning scope and commercial alignment entitlement strategy and delivery of complete competitive and execution-ready preconstruction packages. Exercise increasing independent judgment while escalating complex commercial technical or strategic matters to senior preconstruction team members and leadership as appropriate.

• Support preconstruction efforts across First Equipment Company (FEC) project pursuits ranging from local Business Center opportunities to large complex and high-visibility Strategic Projects involving equipment programs cranes site services consumables and related project support scopes.
• Prepare budgets detailed pricing and scope analyses utilization reviews cost studies and commercial support materials for assigned project opportunities; evaluate project-specific requirements delivery models vendor assumptions and support needs.
• Independently perform defined preconstruction workstreams and assigned project packages coordinate required inputs maintain deliverables and escalate significant scope pricing commercial or execution concerns as appropriate.
• Build maintain and analyze pricing tools budget models bid comparison workbooks leveling sheets and preconstruction workbooks that support consistent data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare and administer Request for Proposal (RFP) packages for vendors and service providers across multiple support models including branch-supported work on-site yard programs hybrid structures crane packages site services consumables and related project support solutions.
• Maintain and organize preconstruction data and documentation including vendor rate sheets category mappings scope matrices entitlement support materials site logistics assumptions technical support documents commercial information and bid comparison files.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (e.g. Turner Preconstruction Procurement Business Development Operations local Equipment Managers project teams engineers vendor partners) to support early engagement scope clarification bid alignment technical and commercial reviews and timely distribution of preconstruction information.
• Support entitlement and commercial strategy evaluate early establishment of FEC participation determine scopes or categories requiring separate packaging and positioning of rates scope assumptions and commercial considerations within Turners preconstruction process.
• Support early-stage planning for project requirements including equipment and site services needs yard and site logistics servicing assumptions consumables deployment power needs crane location and access erection and dismantle considerations and overall package structure as applicable.
• Develop value analysis studies and comparative reviews to identify cost-efficient operationally practical and commercially aligned solutions based on project requirements schedule duration site conditions logistics and vendor capabilities.
• Apply knowledge of project drivers that impact pricing and delivery including project size and duration schedule and structural sequencing market conditions site logistics procurement strategy vendor capacity escalation assumptions owner and contractual considerations and entitlement requirements.
• Prepare scope requisitions category breakouts and package structures to support complete coverage and appropriate allocation of equipment crane site services consumables and related project support scopes.
• Prepare comparative analyses of active pursuits and historical project data to identify benchmarks trends risks and leverage opportunities across FEC project types and support categories.
• Obtain organize evaluate and level vendor proposals relative to rates equipment and service scope yard build-out erection and dismantle inclusions engineering support servicing assumptions consumables support and other commercial elements; document findings and participate in post-bid review processes.
• Identify inconsistencies exclusions scope gaps and commercial differences within vendor proposals and project documents and coordinate clarification with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support development of recommendations arising from bid reviews pricing analyses vendor evaluations scope refinements and commercial discussions.
• Track and close out assigned action items arising from bid reviews scope refinements vendor discussions and internal alignment meetings; escalate unresolved issues or decisions requiring senior-level input.
• Support transition of relevant pricing scope vendor and commercial information from preconstruction into project execution to promote alignment between awarded assumptions and operational delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of FEC preconstruction tools templates data workflows and processes by identifying opportunities for greater consistency efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with onboarding training and rollout activities related to preconstruction tools and processes as assigned.
• Apply American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) estimating standards and ethical guidelines when developing pricing models bid comparisons and vendor evaluations.
• Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Qualifications:
  Bachelors Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 4 years of related experience in Preconstruction Estimating Procurement Equipment or Rental Operations or Construction Project Management or equivalent combination of education training and experience
  American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Associate Estimating Professional (AEP) designation obtained or actively pursuing ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) credential desired
  Working knowledge of building construction materials systems market conditions and trade practices
  Working knowledge of construction equipment categories rental rate structures and service delivery models including branch-supported on-site yard and hybrid approaches
  Ability to read interpret and apply contract documents drawings specifications scopes of work and project schedules in the development of pricing and scope assumptions
  Ability to independently build and audit pricing models bid comparisons and leveling analyses and to identify scope gaps exclusions and commercial inconsistencies across vendor proposals
  Advanced Excel skills including multi-tab workbook construction lookup and reference functions and normalization of data across inconsistent vendor sources
  Familiar with Request for Proposal (RFP) administration vendor proposal evaluation and post-bid review processes
  Understand commercial and entitlement concepts relevant to equipment and project support scopes including rate application scope carve-outs and subcontract flow-down
  Conceptual ability to work with limited information and quickly develop understanding of owner and project team requirements
  Ability to manage competing priorities and deliverables across multiple concurrent pursuits and meet deadlines
  Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g. Procurement Operations and Business Development)
  Presentation delivery skills and professional verbal and written communication skills including ability to present analyses and recommendations and tailor messaging to stakeholders across organizational levels and externally
  Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office suite of applications collaborative tools (e.g. Teams SharePoint); familiar with estimating database and reporting platforms
  Limited travel
  Physical Demands:
  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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands talk and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  Work Environment:
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites office locations and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies procedures and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Required Experience:

IC