Preconstruction Project Manager

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Preconstruction team. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education.

icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently icon was recently awarded3rd Place at the Best Places to Work Awardshosted by the St. Louis Business Journal, recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the Top 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

We are currently looking for a Preconstruction Project Manager to join our Preconstruction team located at our headquarters in Granite City, IL. Our ideal candidate for a Preconstruction Project Manageris someone with 5 + years of experience who is personable, has high energy, and brings a strong sense of commitment to our projects. This role will oversee the preconstruction phase of mechanical and plumbing projects, ensuring seamless transition from project award through engineering, buyout, and preparation of field installation documentation.

Primary responsibilities for icon’s Preconstruction Project Manager include:

• Leading project kickoff activities post-award.
• Collaborating with estimating to understand the scope and budget of a project.
• Developing and managing the baseline preconstruction cost forecast.
• Defining and maintaining team responsibilities and decision matrices to clarify roles among the project teams.
• Defining and coordinating the preconstruction deliverables package, including:
  Schedule, design documents, submittals, BIM models, installation drawings, hanger maps, material schedules, and Trimble points.
• Building and maintaining a preconstruction schedule aligned with construction timelines.
• Aligning with the Construction Project Managers to coordinate field and fabrication timelines.
• Creating and managing material spec matrices to ensure alignment between the project requirements and the BIM model.
• Submitting and tracking RFIs to resolve spec and drawing gaps with the design teams and General Contractors.
• Reviewing specs & contracts for cost saving opportunities.
• Coordinating with the submittal team to prioritize early buyouts and BIM needs.
• Supporting equipment buyout and selections.
• Exploring offsite fabrication and modularization options.
• Developing Subcontractor scopes and managing them during the preconstruction phase of the project.
• Tracking and documenting scope changes to assess and log cost/schedule impacts and coordinating change orders with field teams and the General Contractor.
• Participating in BIM coordination meetings and resolving model clashes efficiently.
• Maintaining a value engineering log and proposing spec changes to improve efficiency.

Primary qualifications for icon’s Preconstruction Project Manager include:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Mechanical Project Manager role or a related field.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology, processes, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience with REVIT, AutoCAD, and Navisworks is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Planner.
• Self-driven with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and commitment to long-term goals.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Experience based salary
• Discretionary Annual…