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).

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.