Preconstruction SpecialistMechanical Construction

Kimmel & Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range $110k–$120k

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Specialist to lead preconstruction for commercial mechanical construction projects. You will partner with owners, architects, engineers, estimators, and operations teams to develop winning strategies and deliver outstanding outcomes.

In this role you will manage preconstruction activities, develop budgets and cost estimates, perform value engineering, review drawings and documents, and support business development through client

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or related mechanical construction roles.
• Strong estimating experience on commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction activities for commercial mechanical construction projects
• Develop conceptual and detailed project budgets and cost estimates
• Prepare value engineering recommendations to maximize project value and efficiency
• Perform constructability reviews to identify project risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, project managers, and design teams throughout the preconstruction process
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and accuracy
• Participate in design development meetings and provide technical guidance
• Assist in developing project schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans
• Support business development efforts by building strong client relationships and contributing to proposal presentations
• Coordinate the transition from preconstruction to operations upon project award

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Communication

Client relations

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized mechanical contractor and energy services provider with more than 60 years of industry leadership. With nearly $200 million in annual revenue , the company delivers innovative mechanical construction, building systems, and energy solutions to clients across more than 25 states.

The company serves a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, and mission-critical facilities, earning a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative project delivery, and long-term client partnerships. The company's continued growth is driven by its commitment to innovation, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Specialist to play a key role in the successful planning and development of commercial mechanical construction projects. This position will lead preconstruction efforts from project identification through contract award, partnering with owners, architects, engineers, estimators, and operations teams to develop winning strategies and deliver outstanding project outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where technical expertise, client engagement, and strategic problem-solving directly contribute to project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction activities for commercial mechanical construction projects


• Develop conceptual and detailed project budgets and cost estimates


• Prepare value engineering recommendations to maximize project value and efficiency


• Perform constructability reviews to identify project risks and opportunities


• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, project managers, and design teams throughout the preconstruction process


• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and accuracy


• Participate in design development meetings and provide technical guidance


• Assist in developing project schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans


• Support business development efforts by building strong client relationships and contributing to proposal presentations


• Coordinate the transition from preconstruction to operations upon project award

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial mechanical construction


• Experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, engineering, or related mechanical construction roles


• Strong estimating experience on commercial mechanical construction projects


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents


• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams including architects, engineers, owners, and contractors


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities


• Experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, or mission-critical projects is highly preferred

Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000


• Performance-based bonus opportunity


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid vacation and company holidays


• Professional development and career advancement opportunities


• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile mechanical construction projects


• Join a financially strong and growing industry leader with a collaborative culture and long-term career opportunities