Preconstruction Leader

Job Description

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PRECONSTRUCTION | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Challenging projects. Reachable clients. Reliable processes. Engaged team.

The Preconstruction Leader at Michael Kinder & Sons leads the planning, budgeting, and coordination efforts that turn client goals into successful construction projects. Serving a wide variety of industries and project types, the team guides projects through budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, scope development, and preconstruction planning. Preconstruction Leads who enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and helping clients make informed decisions will excel at MKS. More than coordinators of scope and cost, our Preconstruction Leads serve as trusted advisors, helping clients make informed decisions that maximize the value of their investment and position projects for long-term success.

WHAT WE OFFER

MKS is a family. We live our core values to ensure that our entire team feels valued. By taking on this role, you will be expected to:

• Be Transformational
• Be Exceptional
• Be Accountable
• Be Meaningful
• Be Safe

Benefits include:

• Medical benefits paying 90% employee premiums, 40% dependents.
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested.
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and Career Growth Opportunity

YOUR EXPECTATIONS
ENGAGE CLIENTS | LEAD PROCESS | IMPROVE PROCESSES

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Serve as the primary representative of MKS, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and a commitment to exceptional client service.
• Build trust-based relationships that foster open communication and long-term partnerships.
• Educate clients on project delivery processes, actively listen to their needs, and guide them through key project decisions.

PRECONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP

• Participate in initial client meetings to establish expectations and position projects for success.
• Define and document Conditions of Satisfaction (COS), including budget, schedule, project goals, and procurement requirements.
• Lead project strategy, scope development, budgeting, and scheduling efforts from project kickoff through construction turnover.

TEAM & PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Facilitate preconstruction team meetings and ensure accurate documentation using Procore and MKS standards.
• Collaborate with estimating personnel to develop project budgets, bid packages, and pricing strategies.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure team alignment on critical milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.

CONTRACT/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Lead the contract process, ensuring timely execution and verification of project funding and budget approvals.
• Oversee the issuance and administration of design agreements.
• Manage the preconstruction billing and contract amendments to maintain contractual clarity through all project phases.

CONSTRUCTION TRANSITION

• Lead the turnover process to Operations, ensuring all preconstruction decisions, assumptions, and documentation are conveyed effectively.
• Ensure the construction team understands and aligns with the established Conditions of Satisfaction.
• Maintain continuity between preconstruction and construction phases to minimize scope gaps, budget variances, and communication challenges.

PROJECT CLOSEOUT & IMPROVEMENT

• Participate in project closeout meetings to evaluate cost performance, savings opportunities, and budget variances.
• Identify lessons learned and implement improvements to enhance future project outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of MKS processes through project feedback, performance metrics, and client insights.

The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day tasks.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education | bachelor's degree in an accredited Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or related field
• Minimum Working Experience
  • Commercial Construction | 10 years
  • Precon Lead Experience | 5 years
  • Estimating Experience | 5 years
• Excellent writing, organizational and computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Required in-depth knowledge of plans and specifications on various construction project types.

JOIN THE FAMILY

Michael Kinder & Sons is a fourth-generation, family-owned Plan, Design, Build construction firm and a recognized leader in the design-build industry. Alongside Innovate Commercial Interiors, a growing commercial furniture solutions provider, and Allied Commercial Real Estate, a trusted commercial real estate company known for transparency and client service, we form the MKS family of businesses.

Our success is built on a commitment to delivering exceptional value, fostering lasting relationships, and providing the highest level of service to our clients. We are a rare combination of tradition and transformation, honoring our history while continuously evolving to meet the needs of a changing marketplace. xhyhwjd At MKS, we are committed to excellence and will accept nothing less than our best in serving our clients, partners, and communities.

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Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder and Sons