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Kimmel & Associates

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Senior Preconstruction Manager – Mechanical Construction

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Location

Pennsylvania

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$110K - $150K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead and scale GC-driven preconstruction efforts nationwide • Manage RFQs, subcontractor bid leveling, scope letters, RFIs, and value engineering (VE) alternates for new construction and major renovation projects • Control subcontractor relationships and protect scope and margins • Collaborate with estimating, vendor coordination, and GC collaboration • Help build the company’s long-term preconstruction and estimating playbook

Job 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.

Benefits

  • 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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