Senior MEP Preconstruction Manager

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Preconstruction Manager focused on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP). The Senior MEP Preconstruction Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service and setting projects up for success through successful delivery of preconstruction services. This role provides value to our customers by leading the project team, predicting cost and schedule, being an advocate for our owners, and transitioning preconstruction services to operations as construction starts. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

6+ years of extensive estimating and/or project management construction experience is required
Solid construction knowledge and estimating skills
Analytical thinker comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Business acumen and relationship building skills
Strong presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience working as an Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer is a plus but not required
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, WinEst, SureTrak, Prolog, and/or BIM is desirable
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Responsibilities

Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and partners to support business development and repeat work
Support RFP responses, proposal development, and interview preparation with tailored schedules, scopes, and sales materials
Lead and manage the full preconstruction process including estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, and value analysis
Provide accurate conceptual and detailed estimates, including feasibility studies, cost comparisons, and subcontractor engagement
Oversee and communicate progress at each design phase while ensuring deliverables align with scope, budget, and client goals
Identify and mitigate project risks through analysis of contract language, market conditions, and scope elements
Integrate sustainability and technology strategies (BIM, LEED, Lean) to enhance project delivery and customer satisfaction
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure timely input and alignment across all preconstruction activities
Prepare, update, and maintain preconstruction and construction schedules while proactively addressing potential delays or cost impacts
Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction, participating in handoff, reporting, and operations meetings
Lead client presentations and communicate with confidence on building systems, estimates, logistics, and value engineering
Stay current with construction trends, materials, regulations, and best practices to continuously improve service delivery
Support subcontractor/vendor prequalification and coordinate specialty cost inputs (insurance, bonds, taxes, permits, etc.)