Innspace is an international hospitality design/build firm with over 25 years of experience, offering in-house design and procurement capabilities. We collaborate with brokers and developers, providing upfront preconstruction and property due diligence to assess PIP renovation costs and establish deal feasibility and ROI. Our mission is to provide best in class design solutions, cost and schedule assurance, and ensure seamless project execution for our clients.

The position of Senior Associate, Preconstruction reports to the Principal of Preconstruction and contributes to our success by playing a critical role on projects during the preconstruction and construction phases.

Hybrid position open to candidates in Seattle, WA; Kalispell, MT; Greenwich, CT; Los Angles, CA. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance   
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• Responsible paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Employee Profit Share Program (non-traditional)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Project team members to align on schedule, cost, and scope
• Estimating and material take-offs, Scope of Work creation
• Perform Site Surveys
• Manage meeting agendas and minutes followed up by proactive task follow up
• Subcontractor Invite to Bid package setup; Set up and host Subcontractor Job Walks
• Manage Subcontractor qualification process
• Bid leveling and scope gap mitigation
• Review Hotel Brand guidelines and ensure conformity in design and cost alignment
• Recommend value engineering solutions to achieve project profitability
• Schedule creation and management in the pre-construction phase
• Awareness of potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Create phasing plans, logistics plans & site safety layouts
• Research local city permitting process and ensure local building code compliancy
• Manage allowances and contingencies
• Manage change orders
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors
• Contribute to team effort by aligning with Innspace values Innovate the Innspace methodology. Suggest future improvements whilst maintaining loyalty to the current methods
• Work with interdepartmental team members on system improvements to drive efficiency and best practices

Position Objectives:

• Minimize scope gaps by being thorough in estimating
• Assisting with ensuring minimum 3 bids per trade where applicable
• Assisting with ensuring full kit lockaway min. 6 weeks prior to construction start date 

Research & Development:

• Pursue individual professional/skill development for team members (e.g. Smartsheet training, Bluebeam training, OHSA certifications, General Contracting licenses)
• Develop and nurture subcontractor relationships especially with national providers 
• Explore ways for Innspace to reduce cost and improve profit margins through efficient sequencing/ scheduling, value engineering, product sourcing, multiple subcontractor bids
• Continuously improve systems and processes

The technology platform that you will be using will include: 

• Smartsheet
• Procore
• SharePoint
• MS Office Suite
• Bluebeam
• Rippling

Critical Knowledge:

• Construction, estimating, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Building codes, brand standards 
• Health and safety standards/ qualification  Hospitality/commercial awareness 

Skills & Qualities:

• Strong computer skills
• Detailed oriented
• Creative and problem-solving skills
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Time management and priority planning skills

Experience:

• 5 years experience in estimating, 10 year of preconstruction experience a plus
• Managed multiple successful projects varying in size, value and complexity 
• Ability to lead large estimates and lead multiple teams    
• Passion for preconstruction and estimating
• Strong communication skills both in person and virtual, strong work ethic and self-starter    
• Subcontractor negotiation and selection
• Estimating and budget production

Travel expectations are as required to visit project sites.