MEP Preconstruction Coordinator

Holder Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Night shift differential

Swing shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an MEP Preconstruction Coordinator for our Phoenix, AZ office. This full-time, in-person role supports the Preconstruction team, coordinating estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement for MEP systems.

You will lead preconstruction activities, communicate with vendors, engineers, clients, and subs, prepare comparative analyses of estimates, develop scopes of work, review bid proposals, and lead RFP responses and project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or Construction Management, or relevant MEP preconstruction experience.
• 7+ years of preconstruction experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or building automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural and civil plans/specifications.
• Familiarity with standard MEP concepts and equipment.
• Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and adapt to change.
• Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
• Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
• Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate teams of preconstruction engineers to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and provide recommendations for award, considering project risks and challenges.
• Train and develop preconstruction engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
• Lead responses to RFPs and represent Holder at meetings and industry events.
• Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients.
• Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Organization

Meeting management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CM

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an MEP Preconstruction Coordinator to join our Preconstruction team in our Phoenix, AZ office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
• Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
• Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate teams of preconstruction engineers to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and provide recommendations for award, considering project risks and challenges.
• Train and develop preconstruction engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
• Lead responses to RFPs and represent Holder at meetings and industry events.
• Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients.
• Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, Construction Management, or relevant MEP subcontractor preconstruction experience.
• 7+ years of preconstruction experience specific to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation systems/power monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
• Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to change professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management.

Preferred

• Proven ability to develop and lead teams, enabling others to act and encouraging high performance.
• Experience in presenting ideas clearly and handling confrontation constructively.
• Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ability to engage with clients, vendors, and industry partners to maintain positive relationships.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.