Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

Murphy Company, the Best Choice in Mechanical Construction since 1907, is hiring a Preconstruction Manager for our Construction Operations team, located in our Colorado Springs, CO office.

About Murphy Company:
Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in the St. Louis and Denver markets that provides its professionals with the environment, opportunities, technology, and tools to experience a rewarding career. Being a company that prides itself on its core values of employee well-being, enduring relationships, and integrity and professionalism, we know it starts with our employees. We strongly believe our people are our most important asset, and we strive every day to make Murphy a great place to work as we build our clients' visions.

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for developing preliminary budgets for clients, securing negotiated projects, and leading the successful execution of all preconstruction activities. This role requires the ability to effectively manage multiple RFQs, RFPs, preconstruction projects, and budgets while maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsiveness. Using conceptual drawings, narratives, and preliminary design information, the Preconstruction Manager visualizes complete mechanical systems and develops comprehensive, qualified budget estimates.

The role actively collaborates with owners, architects, engineers, and other members of the project design team to develop mechanical solutions that meet project requirements in both design-build and design-assist delivery methods. Working closely with Operations, the Preconstruction Manager ensures projects are well-defined, accurately budgeted, and positioned for successful execution and profitability. A key responsibility is facilitating a thorough and seamless project turnover, providing Operations with the information and resources necessary to successfully deliver the project while maintaining a positive client and general contractor experience.

This position is instrumental in building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, design teams, and general contractors by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations. At all times, the Preconstruction Manager demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and customer service.

• Develop customer solutions
• Negotiate and bid projects
• Conceptualize estimates utilizing design and/or design assist of mechanical systems
• Effective transition to estimating and operations
• Generate customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge
• Able to respond to market changes
• Contributes to team effort

• Knowledge of:
  Design and cost of HVAC and Plumbing Systems
• Energy Management Systems and Building Automation Systems
• Commissioning Process
• Value Engineering Techniques
• LEED Requirements
• Business processes and procedures
• Construction industry laws, regulations, policies, and practices
• Project Development department function and objectives
• Project Development processes, practices, and procedures
• Construction documents related to mechanical systems installation (drawings, dimensions, technical specifications)
• Professional communication and selling techniques
• A basic understanding of the subcontractor's work on each project
• Skilled in:
  Reading and interpreting data from various resources (scope of work, master schedule/critical path, drawings, submittals, Addenda) and applying them to project
• Communication (written, oral, email; tact, diplomacy, and influence)
• Negotiating
• Ability to:
  Read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, control drawings, service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations
• Write proposals, business correspondence and scope letters
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, customers and service personnel
• Develop thorough knowledge of company procedures, cost control systems and accounts required.
• Perform financial budgeting, planning, and administration of Preconstruction fees
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mechanical and mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Multi-task and manage critical deadlines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Interpret contract law to Murphy's contract requirements with GC's, vendors, and subcontractors (e.g. Scope of Work)
• Problem-solve
• Produce quality work with minimal errors
• Draw reasonable conclusions based on several factors
• Organize and attend to details
• Prioritize, coordinate, and follow up with other information providers to meet deadlines
• Be a self-starter who is able to work independently
• Learn and apply new technology as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combinations of…