Lead Preconstruction Manager, Mechanical Construction

Orion Placement; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Colorado seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead concept-to-construction efforts for commercial and industrial mechanical projects on-site in a full-time role. You will develop budgets and proposals for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems, collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors to craft effective mechanical solutions.

Experience in design-build or design-assist delivery, interpreting drawings and schedules, and strong

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant mechanical construction estimating, preconstruction, design, or cost control experience.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets and proposals for complex mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, or commercial mechanical construction.
• Experience with design-build or design-assist project delivery.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software; Bluebeam experience is especially relevant to the Thornton opportunity.
• LEED accreditation, P.E. licensure, and QuickPen or AutoBid experience are valuable additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities for commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and proposals for HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and sheet metal systems.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors to develop effective mechanical solutions.
• Manage design-build and design-assist projects from initial concept through final preconstruction turnover.
• Identify value engineering opportunities that improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, project budgets, and negotiated proposals.
• Coordinate with estimating, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to securing future construction opportunities.

Skills

6+ years mechanical construction exp

Budget development

HVAC & plumbing knowledge

Design-build / design-assist

Drawings & schedules interpretation

Communication & negotiation

MS Office & estimating software

Bluebeam

LEED/PE licensure / QuickPen or AutoBi

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoBid

QuickPen

Job description

Orion Placement in Colorado seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead concept-to-construction efforts for commercial and industrial mechanical projects on-site in a full-time role. You will develop budgets and proposals for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems, collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors to craft effective mechanical solutions.

Experience in design-build or design-assist delivery, interpreting drawings and schedules, and strong