MEP Preconstruction Manager

Holder Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Shift differential pay for select roles

Job summary

Holder Construction, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an MEP Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction activities in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of relevant experience.

This full-time position offers opportunities for growth within a structured career development program and includes a competitive compensation package with benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of preconstruction experience specific to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans.
• Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities including estimating and design management.
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, Construction Management, or related field

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, we 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 Manager to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Charlotte, NC. 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 related field.
• 10+ years of preconstruction experience specific to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and 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.