Preconstruction Manager

We are a single-source solution for the design and implementation of sophisticated mechanical and plumbing systems. Our integrated in-house production model utilizes coordinated BIM models to produce precise fabrication documentation to help ensure accurate installation.

The Preconstruction Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of all preconstruction activities for mechanical construction projects. This role is responsible for managing estimating efforts, conceptual budgeting, proposal development, design-build collaboration, value engineering, procurement strategy, and project transition to operations.

The Preconstruction Manager serves as a strategic partner to owners, architects, engineers, operations teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are accurately scoped, competitively priced, and positioned for successful execution. This position provides leadership and mentorship to preconstruction engineers, estimators, and other team members while driving consistency, innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement throughout the preconstruction process.

Lead, mentor, and develop Preconstruction Engineers, Estimators, and other preconstruction personnel.

Establish priorities, workloads, and schedules to ensure timely completion of proposals and estimates.

Promote collaboration between preconstruction, engineering, operations, project management, and executive leadership teams.

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Participate in recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and performance development of preconstruction staff.

Direct the preparation of conceptual, budgetary, GMP, negotiated, design-build, and hard-bid estimates.

Review and validate quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, productivity factors, subcontractor pricing, and material costs.

Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and strategic partners.

Support business development initiatives and participate in customer presentations, interviews, and project pursuits.

Attend networking events, industry functions, and customer meetings to strengthen market presence.

Assist with identifying potential project opportunities and market trends.

Education and Experience

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in mechanical construction estimating, preconstruction, project management, engineering, or related disciplines.

Minimum of 3 years of leadership or team management experience.

Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction systems.

Experience preparing conceptual budgets and detailed construction estimates.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Preferred:

Experience with in a mechanical contracting environment.

Design-build, design-assist, healthcare, data center, industrial, or large commercial construction experience.

Proficiency with Bluebeam, Trimble Auto Bid, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Quote Soft, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Building Connected, or similar platforms.

Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), DBIA, LEED, or similar industry credentials.

Experience managing large-scale project pursuits exceeding $5 million in construction value.

Compensation Range:

Minimum annual base salary $90,000 to maximum annual base salary $135,000; DOE

Other Compensation: position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

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