Mechanical Preconstruction Lead: Estimating & Buyout

RedBalloon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager at Veterans Development Corporation, Inc. leads estimating and preconstruction activities for mechanical projects, translating estimates into organized budgets and procurement plans for turnover to the project team.

This role collaborates with leadership, project management, field operations, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure accurate cost data, risk assessment, and a smooth transition from bid to construction.

Qualifications

• Review contract drawings, specifications, addenda, bid requirements, and other contract documents to develop a thorough understanding of the mechanical scope of work.
• Perform detailed mechanical quantity takeoffs and prepare labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project cost estimates.
• Develop complete mechanical filed sub-bid estimates for applicable public construction projects.
• Prepare mechanical estimates for federal and VA projects for incorporation into VDC's overall prime contractor proposal.
• Solicit, review, level, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, constructability concerns, schedule constraints, long-lead equipment, and other project risks during the estimating process.
• Participate in bid reviews with company leadership and assist in establishing final pricing, labor assumptions, subcontractor coverage, and bid strategy.
• Maintain accurate estimating information and utilize completed-project performance and historical cost data to improve future estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings, specifications, addenda, bid requirements, and other contract documents to develop a thorough understanding of the mechanical scope of work.
• Perform detailed mechanical quantity takeoffs and prepare labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project cost estimates.
• Develop complete mechanical filed sub-bid estimates for applicable public construction projects.
• Prepare mechanical estimates for federal and VA projects for incorporation into VDC's overall prime contractor proposal.
• Solicit, review, level, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, constructability concerns, schedule constraints, long-lead equipment, and other project risks during the estimating process.
• Participate in bid reviews with company leadership and assist in establishing final pricing, labor assumptions, subcontractor coverage, and bid strategy.
• Maintain accurate estimating information and utilize completed-project performance and historical cost data to improve future estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Bidding

Preconstruction

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Job description

The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager at Veterans Development Corporation, Inc. leads estimating and preconstruction activities for mechanical projects, translating estimates into organized budgets and procurement plans for turnover to the project team.

This role collaborates with leadership, project management, field operations, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure accurate cost data, risk assessment, and a smooth transition from bid to construction.