Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Manager

Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Manager

Immediate need for a talented Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Manager. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX (Onsite). Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial construction projects.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed mechanical cost estimates at various design stages.
• Perform quantity take-offs for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and other mechanical systems.
• Solicit, analyze, and compare subcontractor bids to ensure best value and scope coverage.
• Prepare budgets, cost models, and value engineering recommendations.
• Support project teams with procurement planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and consultants during project planning.
• Maintain historical cost data and market pricing information.
• Assist with subcontractor negotiations, change management, and early project execution planning.
• Mentor and train estimators, cost engineers, and project management staff.
• Participate in client meetings, project pursuits, and business development activities.

Key Requirements and Technology

Experience:

• Mechanical Construction Estimating, Preconstruction & Budget Development, Mechanical Quantity Take-Offs, Subcontractor Bid Evaluation & Scope Analysis, Commercial Mechanical Construction (HVAC/Plumbing/Piping) Experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction, estimating, or preconstruction.
• Strong expertise in HVAC, plumbing, piping, and other mechanical building systems.
• Proven experience developing conceptual and detailed cost estimates.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor proposals and managing bid processes.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, procurement strategies, and project delivery processes.
• Proficiency with DESTINI Estimator, Bluebeam, OST, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Mission Critical/Data Center projects is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures is preferred.
• Experience with early equipment procurement and sustainable mechanical systems is a plus.