Preconstruction Manager

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PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER
The Preconstruction Manager is an integral part of the project development group for Innovations. Under the supervision of Director of Preconstruction Services, manages project designs and budgets, from inception through the preconstruction phase, and continues to serve as a resource throughout the construction phase of the project.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Design / Assist Engineering:

• Conceptually finish the design on incomplete documents, ensuring competitive and complete proposals.
• Generate and/or review engineering calculations by the design engineer.
• Assist in the generation of value engineering and design options for projects, including consultation with Owners, General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers.
• Generate schematic drawings of systems for consultation.
• Assist with the electrical and general coordination on design-assist and design-build projects.
• Serve as a resource for Project Managers and Field personnel on design issues throughout the duration of the construction phase, as needed.
• Provide solutions to engineering applications both internally and externally.

Estimating:

• Generate budget estimates along with scope definition from incomplete design information.
• May assist in the development and maintenance of a preliminary estimating method, format, and process, that meets our preliminary estimating goals.
• Update preliminary estimates until final design is complete. Identify and track scope changes as part of estimate updates.
• Generate and maintain database of estimating information from past projects, as coordinated with estimating staff.

Critical Path Schedule Items:

• Partner with Project Operations team to review general contractor’s project schedule to identify potential issues.
• In coordination with Operations teams, develop preliminary mechanical project schedules, soliciting input from the Project Manager and Superintendent as necessary, to identify major work tasks, preconstruction efforts, equipment delivery, phasing issues, and design milestones.
• Assist the Project Manager for updates to the project schedule until preconstruction ends.

Marketing:

• Develop and foster effective relationships with clients.
• Take support role in marketing of design-assist and design-build projects as coordinated with leadership.
• In partnership with marketing professionals, may participate in the development of marketing materials that will aid in business development.

Miscellaneous:

• Assist project development team and other leaders with the review of contracts on design-assist and design-build projects to ensure acceptable language and contractual obligations.
• Conduct regulatory and code investigations for compliance.
• Aid in project pursuits through assisting with the preparation of proposals, from RFP through interview preparation and participation.
• Attend weekly Project Managers meetings as needed, and weekly Estimating/Preconstruction staff meetings.
• Serves as a resource to Project Manager on the management of scope and budget items.
• Coordinates with Project Manager to perform constructability reviews.
• Maintains direct involvement in the project – from inception to closeout.
• Partners with Project Manager during project closeout to ensure the proper efficiency and performance of the mechanical systems.

Education:

• Engineering degree and P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in design of HVAC and plumbing systems is strongly preferred. Previous experience in a preconstruction services role will be considered in lieu of design experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing engineering.
• Basic level of engineering design expertise.
• Ability to manage to a budget, which requires basic financial acumen.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Time management / organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to utilize foresight and planning.
• Ability to develop and foster effective professional relationships in order to gain credibility.
• Ability to use analytical, methodical approach.
• Effective communication skills – ability to articulate message, to be persuasive, and explain position to various target audiences who may possess varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Display a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• Routine travel to project sites required. Work will be done in a combination of office and job site environments.
• Travel to, temporary assignment, or relocation may be required based on project needs and locations.
• Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $107.352.00 - $145,000.00 and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, and retirement.

This position will be posted until October 30, 2026. To apply, please visit

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering Innovations is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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