Preconstruction​/Design Manager - MEP

Skanska is searching for a Preconstruction / Design Manager - MEP. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Preconstruction Manager - MEP oversees the preconstruction process and resources to deliver high-quality, cost‑effective services that keep projects within defined scope and budget. You will produce and review detailed cost estimates of MEP disciplines and coordination of civil, structural, architectural diciplines, apply advanced estimating tools and market insights, and ensure estimate accuracy and quality. Collaborating with design, operations, and business development, you will challenge design assumptions, propose and track value-management options, support procurement planning, and develop subcontractor relationships to optimize project outcomes.

Your role includes serving as a key leader between Skanska and its subcontractors and design teams, supporting Design-Build projects and other collaborative delivery models as needed. The role is responsible for guiding the design process from pursuit through construction, coordinating with operations, subcontractors and design partners, and helping ensure scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are achieved, identifying and mitigating project risks.

You will act as a champion for Skanska’s values while ensuring confidentiality and consistent delivery of preconstruction deliverables.

Preconstruction Manager

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of proven leadership of preconstruction/estimating or Mechanical/Electrical teams with oversight of multi-discipline cost estimating (civil, structural, architectural, and MEP)
• 5+ years of experience in producing and reviewing detailed cost estimates using advanced estimating tools and market insights; ensure accuracy and quality
• 5+ Years of experience with risk management, contract review, and value management capabilities.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating design, operations, and business development; ability to present to clients and maintain confidentiality.
• 1+ year of experience with the Value Management processes
• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or 8 years equivalent experience and minimum 7 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

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