Preconstruction Leader

Responsibilities

• 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.
• & 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.
• Manage the preconstruction billing and contract amendments to maintain contractual clarity through all project phases.
• Maintain continuity between preconstruction and construction phases to minimize scope gaps, budget variances, and communication challenges.
• 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.

TEAM

Oversee the issuance and administration of design agreements.

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.

PROJECT CLOSEOUT & IMPROVEMENT Participate in project closeout meetings to evaluate cost performance, savings opportunities, and budget variances.

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. At MKS, we are committed to excellence and will accept nothing less than our best in serving our clients, partners, and communities. Visit our website to learn more | Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder and Sons