Preconstruction Manager

Trautman & Shreve•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of preconstruction activities for mechanical construction projects. Responsibilities include managing estimating efforts, conceptual budgeting, proposal development, design-build collaboration, value engineering, procurement strategy, and transitioning projects to operations. The role partners with owners, architects, engineers, operations teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are accurately scoped, competitively priced, and ready for successful execution. It also provides leadership and mentorship to preconstruction engineers, estimators, and other team members while promoting consistency, innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement. The role directs the preparation and review of conceptual, budgetary, GMP, negotiated, design-build, and hard-bid estimates. It supports business development and customer pursuits, builds industry relationships, and identifies project opportunities and market trends. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 7–10 years of progressive relevant experience, and at least 3 years of leadership or team management experience. The employee works for a single-source provider of mechanical and plumbing systems whose integrated in-house production model uses coordinated BIM models to produce fabrication documentation. The role combines extended periods of computer work with travel to project and field locations as needed. Field visits may involve outdoor and construction-site conditions, including weather, dust, noise, mechanical and electrical equipment, and other hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
7–10 years of progressive experience in mechanical construction estimating, preconstruction, project management, engineering, or related disciplines.
At least 3 years of leadership or team management experience.
Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction systems.
Experience preparing conceptual budgets and detailed construction estimates.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a mechanical contracting environment.
Design-build, design-assist, healthcare, data center, industrial, or large commercial construction experience.
Proficiency with Bluebeam, Trimble AutoBid, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, QuoteSoft, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BuildingConnected, or similar platforms.
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), DBIA, LEED, or similar industry credentials.
Experience managing large-scale project pursuits exceeding $5 million in construction value.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop preconstruction engineers, estimators, and other preconstruction personnel.
Establish priorities, workloads, and schedules to ensure timely completion of proposals and estimates.
Promote collaboration between preconstruction, engineering, operations, project management, and executive leadership teams.
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Participate in recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and performance development of preconstruction staff.
Direct preparation of conceptual, budgetary, GMP, negotiated, design-build, and hard-bid estimates.
Review and validate quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, productivity factors, subcontractor pricing, and material costs.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and strategic partners.
Support business development initiatives and participate in customer presentations, interviews, and project pursuits.
Attend networking events, industry functions, and customer meetings to strengthen market presence.
Assist with identifying potential project opportunities and market trends.