Senior Preconstruction Manager-Mechanical Construction
About The Position
The company is hiring a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead and scale its GC-driven preconstruction efforts nationwide. This is a highly influential, hands-on role responsible for winning work by owning the full pre-award process across multiple technical scopes. The Senior Preconstruction Manager will manage RFQs, subcontractor bid leveling, scope letters, RFIs, and value engineering (VE) alternates for new construction and major renovation projects. Operating within a subcontract-everything model, this role requires tight control of subcontractor relationships and a strong understanding of how to protect scope and margins while preventing subcontractors from bypassing the company and going direct to general contractors. This position sits at the intersection of estimating, vendor coordination, and GC collaboration, with direct access to leadership and the opportunity to help build the company’s long-term preconstruction and estimating playbook. It is a true “ground-floor” leadership opportunity with significant impact and upside.
Requirements
- 7+ years of preconstruction and estimating experience in mechanical, specialty systems, or subcontracted construction environments
- Proven experience working directly with general contractors during pre-award phases
- Experience supporting new construction and major renovation projects nationwide
- Personally issued RFQs to subcontractors and actively leveled bids (not just reviewed summaries)
- Authored detailed scope letters, assumptions, exclusions, and RFIs that reduced post-award change orders
- Created and presented value engineering (VE) alternates with clear cost and schedule impacts
- Managed subcontractors across multiple geographies and understands how to prevent subs from going direct to GCs
- Practical estimating knowledge of installed systems including: Compressed air piping Bulk lubrication / DEF systems Equipment anchoring Electrical and trade coordination
- Experience with public sector, institutional, fleet, or municipal facilities
- Familiarity with ALI certification, mechanical code coordination, and inspection requirements
- Experience building estimating templates, standards, or preconstruction playbooks
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, OST/HCSS, BuildingConnected, or similar tools
- Background in organizations that subcontract by necessity, not preference
Responsibilities
- Manage RFQs
- Subcontractor bid leveling
- Scope letters
- RFIs
- Value engineering (VE) alternates for new construction and major renovation projects
- Protect scope and margins while preventing subcontractors from bypassing the company and going direct to general contractors
Benefits
- Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company participation
- Paid time off and holidays
- Remote work flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
