COMPANY OVERVIEW
Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
This full-time position will work under the Preconstruction Chief to help manage assigned Trade Responsibilities, including reviewing and assembling estimates and analyzing trade scope sheets.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform accurate quantity survey of Materials, Skin Study & GSF using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam
From Concept Drawings and above, ability to "Fill in the Gaps" for missing information from drawings (Limited Trades)
Assemble accurate estimates (Multiple Trades) from quantity survey: Units and Cost per Unit
Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI's for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade
From Trade Contractors’ proposal, develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope
Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors
Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade - limited trades
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field
Minimum of Four (4) Years’ previous work experience in Estimating or equivalent field experience
Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing - Multiple Trades
Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction
Detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents
Ability to read specifications with understanding of subject matter; Multiple Trades
Ability to perform accurate quantity survey using "On Screen Take-off"/Bluebeam
Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently: Conceptual Drawings - 100% CDs
Ability to assemble estimates (Multiple Trades), providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities (Multiple Trades)
Possess analytical skills
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Excel & Word
Professional and attentive character
Ability to communicate well, both verbally & written
JOB TITLE: PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: ALLEN, TX
CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED
REPORTS TO: PRECONSTRUCTION CHIEF
Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college or university
- At least four years of experience in estimating or an equivalent field
- Knowledge of trade-specific scope responsibilities and unit pricing across multiple trades
- Ability to self-manage assigned work with minimal direction
- Detailed knowledge of trade-specific scopes
- Ability to read and understand construction specifications across multiple trades
- Ability to perform accurate quantity surveys using On Screen Take Off and Bluebeam
- Proficiency interpreting conceptual drawings through 100% construction documents
- Ability to assemble multi-trade estimates with takeoffs and unit pricing
- Working knowledge of constructability details and cost-saving opportunities
- Analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
Moss is a national, privately held construction firm that provides design/build, general construction, and construction management services for commercial, residential, and institutional projects, with a strong focus on renewable energy.
