Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Lead: Budget & Strategy

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to serve as the mechanical SME across regions. You will support preconstruction departments with expertise in budgeting, procurement strategy, vendor relationships, and training.

Lead conceptual budgets, validate scope and pricing on large projects, and guide procurement and risk assessment. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and market conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical estimating, subcontracting, or mechanical preconstruction, ideally including experience working for a mechanical subcontractor or vendor.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, installation methods, and production rates across mechanical & plumbing scopes.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical vendor and subcontractor markets, with established relationships and clear vendor communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing conceptual/schematic-level mechanical budgets and estimates, particularly on large or complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking metrics.
• Proficiency with estimating and preconstruction software and Microsoft Office products.
• Self-directed and comfortable operating as a department-wide resource rather than a single-project team member.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the preconstruction department's internal mechanical subject-matter expert, providing support on active pursuits and projects
• Develop conceptual and schematic-level mechanical budgets to support early pursuit strategy, feasibility studies, and owner/design team conversations
• Partner with lead preconstruction managers to validate mechanical scope, pricing assumptions, and risk areas on complex or large, high-risk projects
• Help implement and refine procurement strategies, including trade packaging, early release packages, design-assist, RFP Development and bid leveling support
• Leverage prior experience to advise on mechanical market conditions, production rates, vendor capabilities, and buyout strategy
• Maintain and grow relationships with mechanical trade partners and vendors to support market intelligence and procurement decisions company-wide
• Develop, teach, and deliver internal training on mechanical systems, estimating best practices, and conceptual budgeting for the broader preconstruction team
• Capture, standardize, and maintain historical mechanical cost data, production rates, and benchmarking metrics from completed projects to improve the accuracy of future conceptual estimates
• Participate in project reviews, estimate reviews, and risk assessment meetings as a mechanical advisor
• Stay current on mechanical costs, systems, codes, technologies, and market trends
• Travel may be necessary depending on project and regional support needs

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Preconstruction

Vendor relationships

Budgeting

Training

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Cost data benchmarking

Data analysis

Single-resource leadership

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to serve as the mechanical SME across regions. You will support preconstruction departments with expertise in budgeting, procurement strategy, vendor relationships, and training.

Lead conceptual budgets, validate scope and pricing on large projects, and guide procurement and risk assessment. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and market conditions is essential.