Preconstruction Manager, Mechanical Systems Lead

Kimmel Associates; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Resumo da oferta

Kimmel Associates is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead design-build, design-assist, and negotiated mechanical projects from concept through final pricing.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal, with a focus on early cost development, value engineering, and coordination with owners, engineers, and contractors.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of commercial mechanical experience in preconstruction or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Proven design-build, design-assist, and negotiated project delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, materials, and construction methods.

Responsabilidades

• Lead preconstruction efforts on design-build, design-assist, and negotiated projects from concept through final pricing.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, and design-development budgets as designs evolve.
• Partner with owners, general contractors, architects, and engineers to develop cost-effective mechanical solutions.
• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to align designs with project budgets.
• Review drawings for constructability, coordination issues, scope gaps, and project risk.
• Coordinate with engineering partners on mechanical system selections, load calculations, and design deliverables.
• Lead early equipment selection and pricing with manufacturers' representatives.
• Collaborate with estimating teams on detailed pricing and with BIM/CAD teams on coordination and prefabrication planning.
• Develop preconstruction schedules, logistics plans, and procurement strategies for long-lead equipment.
• Prepare and present proposals, budgets, qualifications, and clarifications to clients and project stakeholders.
• Lead turnover meetings and ensure a clear handoff of project scope, budget, assumptions, and key risks to Project Management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, and other industry partners.
• Support business development initiatives, project interviews, and client presentations alongside company leadership.
• Maintain historical cost data, project benchmarks, and preconstruction standards.
• Help identify opportunities to improve estimating, preconstruction, coordination, and project delivery processes.

Conhecimentos

Preconstruction management

Design-build expertise

Budget development

Client relationship building

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Ferramentas

AutoBid Mechanical

QuoteSoft

Accubid

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Revit

BIM platforms

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kimmel Associates is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead design-build, design-assist, and negotiated mechanical projects from concept through final pricing.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal, with a focus on early cost development, value engineering, and coordination with owners, engineers, and contractors.