MEP Preconstruction Manager

Evans General Contractors, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking an MEP Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase on large, complex projects. You will collaborate with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and estimators to develop comprehensive proposals, budgets, and schedules, with scope and risk management at the forefront, onsite from Alpharetta, GA or nearby offices.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to travel to multiple job sites.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of preconstruction experience in commercial construction (5+ years preferred).
• Experience with Mission Critical, Data Centers, or Industrial Construction.
• Bachelor's degree in CM, Construction Science, or Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients and team members.
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning and management, directing internal and external resources to develop proposals.
• Develop scopes of work, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, alternates, and schedules.
• Review SOWs and coordinate with design teams to capture project requirements.
• Perform constructability reviews and risk management planning.
• Prepare cost models, value engineering analyses, and risk mitigation plans.
• Develop and update project schedules aligned with milestones and client expectations.
• Identify project risks and engage teams to implement mitigation strategies.
• Engage in design reviews to ensure constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage subcontractor procurement with operations team.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients and trade partners.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Budgeting

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

The MEP Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading preconstruction efforts including development of comprehensive proposals on large and complex projects. This typically includes budget, schedule, cost models, drawings, and alternates. The MEP Preconstruction Manager will collaborate closely with clients, design team, subcontractors, estimators, operations and other company offices to secure projects and drive project development through the preconstruction phase. Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking skills are essential for success in this role. This is an onsite position based in one of our offices located in Alpharetta, GA; Greenville, SC; Charlotte, NC; or Raleigh, NC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction Planning & Management:

• Lead preconstruction efforts including strategic planning. Manage internal and external resources to develop comprehensive proposals including scope documents, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, alternates, and schedules
• Ensure detailed scopes-of-work documents are developed. Review SOWs and coordinate with design teams to ensure project requirements are accurately captured.
• Perform constructability reviews to identify potential issues and recommend efficient solutions.
• Prepare detailed cost models, value engineering assessments, and risk management plans.
• Develop and update project schedules to align with project milestones and client expectations.
• Identify and evaluate project risks. Engage project team to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Engage in design review processes to ensure constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and analyze alternates & value engineering ideas including comprehensive analysis of cost, schedule and quality impacts. Effectively communicate value engineering options to client.
• Manage subcontractor procurement with operations team.

Client/Subcontractor Relationships & Business Development:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Lead and participate in client presentations, proposals, and interviews.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify business opportunities. Identify new project opportunities through market awareness and industry relationships
• Dedicate personal time to building relationships with current and potential clients & trade partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners including outreach to subcontractors/suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of preconstruction experience within the commercial construction industry (5+ years preferred).
• Prior experience with Mission Critical, Data Centers, or Industrial Construction is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering preferred.
• Well-versed in cost estimating, design/build and design/assist project delivery, scheduling, and project planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates clearly and consistently with customers & team members
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Detail-oriented problem-solver with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects. Ability and willingness to take calculated risks to achieve project goals. Able to lead project teams and clients to decisions with imperfect information.
• Sense of urgency and a high degree of personal responsibility, initiative and integrity.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites as needed
• Highly-motivated leader able to set a clear vision, inspire others, and foster a culture of excellence.
• Consistently holds themselves and others accountable to high performance standards, quality outcomes, professionalism and ethical conduct. Encourages continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback, mentorship, and support to team members.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, candid work environments

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.