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). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-18496
Pay Range: $140000 - $180000/annum. 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:
- Must have skills: 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.
Our client is a leading Construction & Development Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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