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Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, an...
Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training,
educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.
For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a
wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships
with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and
pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class
Preconstruction Manager willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!
through project award.
related industry.
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What you’ll love about us…
MKD employees are the company’s greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of
benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and
financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that
matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and
happiness of our people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
The salary pay range for this position is $135,000- $160,000 annually. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base
pay only and does not include benefits, or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive.
MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or
physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD
Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Yondr Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: a tomorrow without constraints. But we can’t do this without you. About the Role We are looking for a qualified Preconstruction Manager responsible for leading and managing all preconstruction activities for data center projects from concept through to construction handover. This includes due diligence, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, estimating, risk management, and value engineering. The role ensures alignment between project scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with internal stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and vendors to support successful data center development. Main Responsibilities / Lead preconstruction efforts for all projects from market evaluation, test fit development, and due diligence to design, permitting and construction hand off. / Lead the selection, negotiation, and contracting of design vendors including architects, engineers, and specialized consultants. / Oversee vendor performance to ensure design deliverables are aligned with project timelines, scopes, and quality standards. / Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, IT, real estate) to ensure design decisions align with technical requirements, operational needs, and budget constraints. / Prepare and maintain detailed preconstruction schedules, tracking milestones and key deliverables. / Prepare budgets and comprehensive capital expenditure (CapEx) requests aligned with project milestones, including detailed breakdowns of costs for due diligence, design, permitting, early works, long-lead equipment, and construction. / Collaborate with the commercial and finance teams to ensure funding requests are timely, accurate, and aligned with development schedules and investment strategies. / Lead all due diligence efforts. Ensure all risk items are identified and communicated to leadership and internal stakeholders. / Provide clear and concise reporting on cost estimates, revisions, and project changes. / Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documents to develop detailed cost estimates and scope reviews. / Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering exercises, and risk assessments. / Assist in contractor prequalification, bid solicitation, bid leveling, and contract negotiations. / Support procurement of long-lead items and key equipment. Qualifications and experience / Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. / 7+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating, with at least 3 years in mission-critical/data center or high-tech infrastructure projects. / Strong understanding of data center systems including electrical, mechanical, and structural components. / Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects. / Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. / Experience working with general contractors, design-build teams, and engineering consultants. At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process. Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.
About The Company GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings. Thanks to its prefabricated building system with various design options, industrial offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes, the company manufactures aspirational, sustainable, and affordable homes using timber construction methods. GROPYUS is using scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, boost Europe's strength in innovation, while also playing a substantial role in improving sustainability. DEINE ROLLE Als Senior Preconstruction Manager bist du das Bindeglied zwischen Kunde und Projekt. Du verstehst die Sprache von Bauherren, Projektentwicklern und Investoren ebenso wie die von Architekt:innen, Planer:innen und Ingenieur:innen. Du übersetzt Kundenanforderungen in technisch saubere, wirtschaftliche und vertrieblich überzeugende Konzepte auf Basis unseres Holzhybrid-Bausystems und legst damit den Grundstein für erfolgreiche Projektabschlüsse. Wichtig: In dieser Rolle übernimmst du keine Kaltakquise, sondern arbeitest mit qualifizierten Projektanfragen und etablierten Kundenbeziehungen. Erfahrung im Holz- oder Holzhybridbau setzen wir außerdem nicht voraus – bei uns baust du gezielt Expertise in einer Bauweise auf, die den Wohnungsbau der Zukunft prägen wird. DEINE AUFGABEN * Ganzheitliche Kundenberatung für schlüsselfertige, mehrgeschossige Wohnbauprojekte – von der ersten qualifizierten Anfrage bis zur Vertragsunterzeichnung (keine Kaltakquise) * Verantwortung für den gesamten Vertriebs- und Angebotsprozess, inklusive Kundenkommunikation, Angebotsworkshops, technischer Klärungen und Abschluss * Entwicklung technisch und wirtschaftlich überzeugender Angebote auf Basis unseres Holzhybrid-Bausystems (Angebotsbearbeitung, Kalkulation, technische Konzepte) * Steuerung aller relevanten Schnittstellen zur Angebotserstellung und Projektentwicklung Architektur & Fachplanung, Systemplanung, Einkauf, Produktion, Finance, Legal) * Gestaltung, Verhandlung und Abschluss von Bauverträgen nach BGB und VOB * Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung bestehender Kundenbeziehungen im schlüsselfertigen Wohnungsbau gemeinsam mit dem Key Account Management * Prozessentwicklung: aktive Mitwirkung an der Weiterentwicklung unserer Vertriebsprozesse DEIN PROFIL * Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung in einer vergleichbaren Rolle (z. B. technische Akquise, Angebotsleitung, Preconstruction, Sales Engineering im Hochbau) * Erfahrung im schlüsselfertigen Hochbau (GU/GÜ), idealerweise im Wohnungsbau * Ein starkes Baupraktisches Verständnis * Überdurchschnittliche Kommunikationsfähigkeit, ausgeprägte Kundenorientierung sowie Überzeugungsstärke * Unternehmerisches Denken sowie ein sicheres Auftreten, auch in Verhandlungssituationen * Keine Voraussetzung: Vorerfahrung im Holz- oder Holzhybridbau – wir arbeiten dich strukturiert in unser System ein. WAS WIR BIETEN * Ein unbefristeter Vertrag mit 30 Urlaubstagen. * Flexible Arbeitsweise: Wir legen großen Wert auf regelmäßige persönliche Zusammenarbeit im Büro, und bieten auch die Möglichkeit zum Arbeiten im Homeoffice sowie die Option, bis zu 40 Tage im Jahr aus dem Ausland zu arbeiten. * Attraktive Zusatzleistungen: Wir bieten eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge, Sprachkurse (Englisch/Deutsch) und Mitarbeiterrabatte bei ausgewählten nachhaltigen Marken. Darüber hinaus unterstützen Dich unsere externen Partner im Bereich mentale Gesundheit, um Deine psychische Gesundheit durch anonyme Einzel- oder Gruppensitzungen zu stärken. * Virtuelles Aktienprogramm: Profitiere von GROPYUS Erfolg durch unser Virtuelles Aktienprogramm. * Eigenverantwortung: Du kannst wirklich etwas bewirken – auf allen Ebenen unserer Organisation. Finde Lösungen, treibe sie voran, teste und implementiere sie. * Die Chance, Teil von etwas Großem zu sein: Unsere Mission ist es, eine ganze Branche neu zu denken. Hilf uns dabei, das Bauwesen neu zu erfinden und nachhaltiges, erschwingliches Wohnen zu fördern. * Ein vielfältiges und bereicherndes Arbeitsumfeld: Werde ein geschätztes Mitglied eines wunderbar vielfältigen Teams von Menschen aus über 50 Ländern. Bei GROPYUS legen wir großen Wert auf Inklusion und sorgen dafür, dass sich jeder – unabhängig von seinem Hintergrund – als Teil der Gemeinschaft fühlt. So werden unsere Unterschiede zu Stärken, die uns als Team weiterbringen. JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO DESIGN BUILDINGS AS CONTINUOUSLY EVOLVING PRODUCTS TO CREATE THE MOST EXCITING AND AFFORDABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL. WE BUILD FOR PEOPLE AND CONSERVE THE RESOURCES OF OUR PLANET. WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO KNOW YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE, AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE REACH OUT TO US VIA EMAIL.
Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Collaborative Delivery Preconstruction Manager to work at our headquarters in the Sanford, FL area. Primary responsibilities: * Contribute to proposal and presentations as required. * Establish and maintain client relationships, leveraging those relationships to assist the Company in preparing for upcoming proposals. * Coordination with the estimating department lead and specialty estimators to deliver design phase cost estimates.Ability to read drawings, geo-tech reports and specifications. * Identify areas of project risk and work with the design team to generate solutions to eliminate or reduce risk to all parties. * Hold regular progress and milestone meetings with all stakeholders. * Review engineering deliverables and provide meaningful and well-organized constructability comments in a timely manner. * Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation. * Provide owner/engineer with innovation solutions to maintain project budget and objectives. * Maintain preconstruction phase schedule in P6 and coordinate with operations to develop construction phase schedule. Update the schedule for each milestone and for GMP development. * Develop and write GMP bid packages. * Coordinate all aspects of the bidding phase(s). * Proficient in scope analysis, ability to estimate deficiencies as needed. * Project RFQ and RFP development. * Coordinate and establish the project budget (GMP). * Understanding of project funding mechanisms and requirements to maintain compliance. * Communicate with operations regularly to ensure project schedules meet the needs of the company and all promises made to the owner can be fulfilled. * Projects ranging from 4 Million to 500 Million. * Developing and maintaining long-term beneficial relationships with key vendors and subcontractors. * Participate in pre and post-construction review. * Maintain preconstruction project financials including Wharton-Smith costs, subcontract and vendor costs, engineering costs, and billings to the client to maintain healthy cash flow. Technical skills: * Regular travel, outside geographic region, as required to meet the demands of the position including in-person meetings with client and engineers as well as travel to Wharton-Smith’s corporate or regional offices. Up to 25% travel required. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Utilize all Wharton-Smith tools to maintain a well-organized and well documented project, including comprehensive meeting agendas and minutes. * Provide weekly reporting on progress of all projects and provide early identification of potential issues or delays. * Maintain a clear status on all project action items for all team members to access. * Establish and maintain hard deadlines for deliverables. * Strong understanding and management of clients’ expectations. Qualifications: * 5 years project management or design experience. * Understanding of funding compliance. * Previous experience with Hard Bid or Collaborative Delivery Municipal Water/Wastewater Projects. * Ability to understand construction terminology. * Strong communication and organizational skills. * Valid Driver's License and ability to commute to job sites. * Proficient with project management, financial, and scheduling software OTHER DUTIES The above statements are intended to describe general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required of those in this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc). RECRUITER POLICY Our recruiting process is centralized and managed exclusively by the HR Department. We do not pay agency fees for unsolicited resumes. An unsolicited resume is defined as any resume submitted by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our recruiting agreement, and has not been engaged by HR to fill a specific position.