E 80: Grant Mendeljian - VP of Preconstruction with Moss & Associates in Dallas, TX
Nov 13, 2023
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Grant Mendeljian, VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates, discusses his diverse background and the importance of relationships in preconstruction. He also talks about his projects involving conceptual estimating and predicts the hit market sectors in 2024. The episode includes an engaging Q&A session with Grant.
Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and design partners is essential to delivering successful projects.
Understanding the market conditions, including the impact of interest rates and financial headwinds, helps project teams manage client expectations and navigate challenges.
Deep dives
Grant Medellin's Background and Career
Grant Medellin, VP of Pre-Construction at Madison Associates in Dallas, Texas, has had a successful career in the construction industry. With a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from Michigan State University, he has gained valuable experience over his 26-year career, starting from a laborer in the field and working his way up to superintendent and project manager roles. He has also worked in the financial group, gaining a broader understanding of the business side of construction. Currently, as VP of Pre-Construction at Moss Associates, Grant leads a team that focuses on delivering high-quality pre-construction services and fostering relationships with clients, subcontractors, and design partners.
Key Focus Areas: Relationships, Market, and Higher Education
Grant Medellin highlights three key focus areas in pre-construction: relationships, the market, and higher education. Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and design partners is essential to delivering successful projects. Understanding the market conditions, including the impact of interest rates and financial headwinds, helps project teams manage client expectations and navigate challenges. Grant also emphasizes the importance of higher education in the construction industry, particularly in attracting young professionals and raising awareness about the rewarding career opportunities in construction management.
Conceptual Estimating and Storylines
One of Grant Medellin's main areas of expertise is conceptual estimating. His team at Moss Associates specializes in this type of estimating, which involves providing cost expertise to clients in the early stages of a project when ideas are still being developed. Grant believes that understanding the why behind the costs and being able to communicate this information effectively to clients is crucial. To facilitate this, his team creates storylines that organize the data and explain the various factors influencing costs. These storylines help clients comprehend the complexities of estimating and make informed decisions.
Outlook for 2024 and Personal Philosophy
Looking ahead to 2024, Grant Medellin predicts a strong market for construction, particularly in institutional and infrastructure projects. He acknowledges the current challenges in the private developer sector due to financial headwinds but remains optimistic for future growth. Grant's personal philosophy revolves around relationships, humility, and continuous learning. He values building strong relationships with team members, clients, and other industry professionals. Humility plays a significant role in his approach, as he emphasizes the importance of being open-minded, continuously learning from others, and approaching every project with a willingness to learn and grow.
Join host Gareth McGlynn as he sits down with Grant Mendeljian, VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates, on the latest episode of the Preconstruction Podcast.
Key topics include:
Grant’s diverse background as Superintendent, Project Manager, Chief Estimator, and now VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates.
How important are relationships within Preconstruction.
Overview of Grant's projects which are 100% negotiated work, with 90% involving conceptual estimating.
What market sectors are going to be a hit in 2024.
Window of opportunity for clients moving into 2024.
An engaging Q&A session with Grant that you won’t want to miss.
Be sure to connect with Grant Medjalan through his LinkedIn profile for more professional insights and opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmendeljian/
Stay tuned for more informative episodes from us!
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